SEMINAR ON

DEMONSTRATION METHOD

PRESENTED BYNITISH KUMAR SINGHM.SC IST YEAR (M.S.N)

INTRODUCTION• The demonstration method is based on the principal

of “learning by doing”. The clinical teaching of

procedure in hospital is based on demonstration.

The lesson demonstration strategy is a traditional

classroom method, which is used in technical school

and Training College. The demonstration step, gives

students the opportunity to see and hear the details

related to the skill being taught.

DEFINITION

• “Demonstration is a method of teaching by exhibition and explanation or experiments”.

• Demonstration is method of presentation of skill which shows how a particular procedure is performed.

• Demonstration increases interest of students and persuades them to adapt recommended practices.

PRINCIPLES

• Learning by doing maxim is followed.

• Skill can be developed by limitation.

• The perception helps in imitation.

PURPOSES

• To acquire knowledge and skill

• To develop attitude

• To retain and able to use the achieved skill.

• To demonstrate experiment or procedure.

CONT……

• To introduce a new procedure.

• To teach the patient a procedure or treatment.

• To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or

in the ward conference room.

TECHNIQUE OF DEMONSTRATION

• The demonstration involve three steps as follows:-

• PLANNING • PERFORMING• EVALUATION

PLANNING DEMONSTRATION

• The instructor prepares herself for:-

• Article and steps of demonstration.

• Conductive learning environment.

• Objective based on the need of the students.

• Steps of demonstration on rational basis.

• Rehearsals to attain proficiency in doing

procedure.

Cont…• Learning environment such as facility to observe

demonstration and to do demonstrations.

• Student participation in demonstration of procedure.

• Checklist related to steps of demonstration, so that it

can be checked that procedure is performed in a

proper way.

• Free opportunity for students to practice the skills.

PERFORMING

• Performance technique means performance

of the demonstration by teacher. During

performing or implementing the

demonstration teacher should use positive

approach and should exhibit a co-ordination

of head, heart and hand.

The step of performing demonstration

• The teacher should proceed from whole to parts, by

briefly explaining the whole procedure, then to

individual steps.

• Explain about each article in relation to its name,

purpose and how to use in the procedure.

• Make sure that each step in performed in a way, which

is understandable by the student and also explain the

scientific principles associated with each step.

CONT…

• In between the demonstration procedure, ask

questions and encourage the students to seek

clarification.

• On completion of procedure, talk about

summary, then replace articles, and wash

hand.

EVALUATION

• The teacher should adapt evaluation

technique to ensure that student have learned

the skill appropriately. This is done by taking

return demonstration and comparing the

steps of procedures with the planned set

criteria of procedure.

Point to keep in mind for effective demonstration:-

• Proper planning of demonstration.

• Prepare lesion plan: - to carry out an effective

demonstration.

• Suitable time and place for demonstration.

• Rehearsals of demonstration.

• Proper lighting arrangement.

• Active participation of students.

USES OF DEMONSTRATION

• It is useful in demonstrating scientific

experiments, procedures and application of

equipment.

• To teach the patient a procedure or treatment

which one has to perform in the home.

CONT..• To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or

in the ward. Showing procedure in its natural

setting has more meaning than when carried

in an artificial environment such as classroom.

• Makes nurses patient’s relationship more

effective.

ADVANTAGES

• Demonstration method illustrate the co-

ordination and develop psychomotor skills.

• This method promotes learning and co-relates

theory and practice.

• It sharpens the observation skills.

CONT…

• It sustains the interest in learning

environment.

• Its activates several sense which is make easy

to understand.

• Help teacher to evaluate the student’s

response.

DISADVANTAGES

• Practice may be limited due to cost of supplies

and equipments.

• Increased faculty workload involved in

supervision of students practices time.

• Limited to small group

• High instructor/student ratio require 10:1

Common errors in demonstration method

• Equipment may not be ready for use.

• Teacher may talk too much which will mask

the enthusiasm of the students.

• Teacher may not have allowed sufficient time

for recording of data.

CONCLUSION

• The demonstration method is based on the

principal of “learning by doing”. It is useful in

demonstrating scientific experiments,

procedures and application of equipment.