visalpo.blogg.se - Return demonstration in teaching

provide a "mental template" or good example to be followed. It should provide an easy transition from observing to doing it in practice.It should make students think about what the demonstrator is doing, and why it is done in that way.It should create in students a desire to do it for themselves.The demonstration should capture students' interest, and also draw on the personal ideas and experience of the students.The steps should lead to competence when students practice them.

The demonstrator must be able to present the skill in easy, learnable steps or stages.

The demonstrator must be competent at the skill - but not necessarily a world expert!.

What is needed to demonstrate a skill effectively?

Was it well prepared - all ready to go - and easy to tidy away afterwards?.

Did it show you what activities were involved?.

Did it make you want to try for yourself?.

Teaching Practical Skills Using Demonstration Think about a skill or activity you have learned from watching a demonstration:

Have you ever listened to or watched one of your demonstrations?.

Will you support the demonstration with handouts?.Will you permit the students to ask questions?.Can the student easily identify the steps?.Will there be practice time for the students?.Can you ask questions during the demonstration?.Would you use a videotape just as well?.