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List the advantages and disadvantages of using demonstrations as a form of learning

      

List the advantages and disadvantages of using demonstrations as a form of learning

  

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ADVANTAGES OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD
-Demonstration can open a learners’ eye to a new world of understanding and help him acquire knowledge first hand.
- It shortens the time of learning and lengthens the memory of facts and principles.
- It is quite effective in making clear to participants and observers the relationship between skill and their purpose.
- It aids in bringing about a relationship between the theory and practice.
- It fosters good thinking in groups and individuals.
DISADVANTAGES OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD
1. It consumes time.
2. Lack of materials to use for demonstration may impede its application.
3. Mistakes made at the time of demonstration are easily learned.
4. It may cause stampede when children are asked to come to the front to see a teacher demonstrate a process.
5. Learners may become noisy and class. Control may be lost.
6. If precautions are not taken (heeded to), it may be injurious to learners.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 12:16


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