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LECTURE –

CUM-

DEMONSTRA

TION

METHOD

LECTURE METHODTraditional method

Chalk and talk method

Teacher centered method

Teacher is active and

learners are passive

One way communication

Easy to use in large group

Save time and money

DEMOSTRATION

METHOD Doing method

Pre plan

Learner can see and hear

More sense organs involve

Easy to understand

Develop psychomotor and

Cognitve domain

Lead experiences from

concrete to abstract

DEMO

LECTURE –CUM-DEMOSTRATION

METHOD

1.Simple method

2.Easy to impart concrete knowledge to abstract experiences

3. Experiment and explanation going on simultaneously

4. Instructor ask relevant questions

5. Students remains active participant

PURPOSE OF LECTURE-CUM-

DEMONSTRATION METHOD

Gaining learning

Problem solving

Verify the facts

Develop scientific skill

STEPS

(A)PLANNING

Identifies the concepts to be explained

Formulate objectives

Rehearsal of the experiment

Questions framing

Collection and arrangement of materials

Introduces the lesson by motivating the students

Students personal experiences or real life situations

Students environment

Telling story

Simple and interesting experiment

(B) INTRODUCTION OF THE

LESSON

Consideration the interest of students

While demonstration questions should be asked

which help the students to understand

Provide illustration

Language should be clear and simple

All material related to demonstration should be clean

All material should not be display at once

Demonstration would be clearly visible to all learner

(C) PRESENTATION OF THE CONTENT

Summarize the principles, facts and important points

(D) BLACK BOARD WORK

MERITS

Save money and time

Useful for all students of varying ability

Provide more information in less time

Leads the students from concrete experiences to abstract

concept

Active students

Trained mental facilities

DEMERITS

Lack of opportunity for practical ability

Learners only observe the demonstration

Instructor may follow their own pace while

demonstration

Not possible to teach all topic

ROLE OF

TEACHER

Possess knowledge of both

theoretical and practical skill

Should be enthusiastic and

motivating

Related theoretical principles

with practical demonstration

Students participate in the

session by conducting question

answer session on demonstration

TIPS DURING DEMOSTRATION

Know your audience

Set yours objective

Plan your preparation time

Class room arrangement

Be organized

Follow safety precautions