Demonstration

 Demonstration is a planned performance of teaching skill elements to the learners (trainees) in a systematic, sequential order, based on the scientific principle of an experiment.

 

Purpose of demonstration

 •   It helps the learner to concentrate and develops their

observation power.

 •    The skill teaching - learning process is carried out in a step by step systematic way with safety precaution in handling tools, instruments, equipment along with self safety and others in the environment.

 •    It increases the efficiency of skill teaching and skill development activities because it puts the skill information in concrete application.

 •    The step by step activity performed by the instructor becomes interesting and meaningful than illustrated discussion or oral explanation.

 •    Demonstration occurs when learners have a hard time connecting theories into actual practice or when learners are unable to understand the application of complex concepts.

•    Teaching skills by demonstration is   the only best method followed to transfer skills from an expert (Instructor) to a novice (trainee)