Instructional Strategies:

Demonstrations

Presented By: Erin Ellis

Demonstration

A demonstration is a learner’s view of a real or lifelike example of a skill or procedure to be learned.

This type of instructional strategy can simply be used to illustrate how something works.

The objective for the learner in this case might also be to imitate a physical performance.

AdvantagesStudents will be able to see something done

before attempting it themselves.

There is someone there to guide them through the assignment.

Materials for demonstrations are less expensive than class sets.

Safety is highlighted in this situation because the teacher is still in control.

LimitationsThere is a possible issue with all of the students

being able to watch the demonstration.

Many students might not be able to follow along because this strategy is occurring at the demonstrator’s speed only. Not everyone learns at the same pace.

This type of learning strategy is not hands-on for the student.

Classroom Integration

There are some great techniques to help use the demonstration instructional strategy such as videos, document cameras, real objects, and having a student give a demonstration themselves.

Video

Students can watch a video of a demonstration that has been performed ahead of time.

Document Camera

Lessons can be projected with a document camera to show what is being handled.

Real Objects

The teacher can use actual objects for a demonstration to provide information.

Student DemonstrationIn this case, a student can demonstrate to their classmates what they have learned or might have mastered themselves.