The Demonstration method of teaching is a hands-on approach to learning. Teachers actively demonstrate skills and concepts for students to help them understand how things work. Demonstration encourages student engagement, active listening, retention, making real world connections to learning, and also promotes critical thinking skills. 

Demonstration can be very helpful to learners inside and outside of the classroom. Instructors can use this strategy to show learners how to solve problems step by step, and complete tasks. People also often use this technique in everyday life when searching for ways to do things. For example, searching for a YouTube video to demonstrate a necessary skill is a convenient and effective method of using demonstration.  

The demonstration method actively involves students in the learning process by allowing them to observe, ask questions, and receive instant feedback. It also improves comprehension skills and recollection of information by providing them with real world examples and showing them the "why." Learners get the benefit of visual and hands-on learning. It is particularly helpful in math and scientific experiments, but can also be beneficial in many other areas of life.

Advantages of Demonstration:

Demonstration promotes a scientific mindset by encouraging observation and critical thinking as the learners assess methods and results. 

Demonstration also increases student engagement because it is a hands-on approach to learning that uses multi-sensory methods and students are able to make real world connections to learning in real time.

Disadvantages of Demonstration:

The hands-on approach to learning may frequently utilize experiments and activities that require resources and preparation that educators may not have access to or time to prepare for.

Teaching and learning is not "one size fits all." While demonstration method allows students to see how things work in person, ask questions, and make connections, some students may struggle to apply what is being taught to other settings unless explicitly stated. 

Technologies that work well with Demonstration

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Information on Demonstration:

 https://zonofeducation.com/the-demonstration-method-of-teaching/

Enhancing Learning through the Demonstration Method • Teachers Institute