Thursday, September 1, 2016

Lesson 10

 Demonstrations in Teaching

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A demonstration is a teaching method used with both large and small groups. Demonstrations become more effective when verbalization accompanies them. For example, in a half demonstration-half lecture, an explanation accompanies the actions performed. It is a generally accepted learning theory that the greater the degree of active participation and sensory involvement by the learner, the more effective learning will be.

Advantages (Newby, Stepich, Lehman, & Russell, 1996, p. 48)

Demonstrations....
·         Utilize several senses; students can see, hear, and possibly experience an actual event
·         Stimulate interest
·         Present ideas and concepts more clearly
·         Provide direct experiences
·         Reinforce learning

Disadvantages (Kozma, Belle, Williams, 1978, p. 343)

Demonstrations...
·         May fail
·         May limit participation
·         May limit audience/client input
·         Require pre-preparation

Tips: (Chernoff, 1994, p. 17-20)
1. Know your audience
·         How much experience or knowledge do they have?
·         Are you teaching them a new technique or sharing basic information?
2. Set your objectives
·                     Review your lesson plan for your objectives.
·                     What do you expect the learner to be able to do following your demonstration?

3. Plan your preparation time
·                     Plan for the time it takes to shop for groceries and to prepare props
·                     Make a list of ingredients, utensils, or props needed
·                     Test equipment, recipes, methods etc. ahead of time

4. Plan your recipes/activities
·         Choose uncomplicated recipes with few ingredients
·         Consider the amount of pre-preparation required
·         Be aware of the cost of ingredients
·         Do you need a full recipe? How long does it take?
·         Do you need to prepare a recipe in advance?
·         Practice recipe or activity
Source:  Training Curriculum, Family Nutrition Program, Purdue University
Cooperative Extension, 2001.
5. Involve your audience/client
·         Ask for a volunteer to stir, chop, and assist with other preparation
·         Involve the audience in activities or demonstrations where possible
6. Be prepared for various room arrangements
·         Do you need an electric skillet? Burner? Extension Cord?
·         You may need to be flexible, go prepared for a variety of settings
·         Exclude distractions (close the door, turn off the radio/TV)
7. Help your audience/client to see what you are doing
·         Use trays and clear containers
·         Arrange the room so everyone can see (If a large group, may need to be in a semicircle.)
·         Face your audience as much as possible
8. Provide handouts to support what you say
·         Typed copies of recipes used
·         Review the key points of the demonstration
9. Be organized
·         Have everything for one recipe on a single tray
·         Place ingredients in a logical order and label (name, quantity)
·         Work in one direction
·         Dovetail various tasks
·         Plan for serving procedure & clean up (serving utensils, dish cloths, waste containers, etc.)
10. Follow food safety precautions
·         Remind participants to wash hands before handling food
·         Keep foods out of the Danger Zone
      Demonstrations are an effective method for teaching concepts and problem-solving procedures. A good demonstration should lead to increased attentiveness, learning, and performance.

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