What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Demonstration?
Advantages of the method demonstration practice of teaching include the ability for participants to see, feel and participate directly in the learning process and the enhanced learning ability of those being instructed. Disadvantages of method demonstration include the risk of too many participants being involved and a potential shortage of time, resources and facility space, which limits the hands-on opportunities of the participants.
Additional advantages of method demonstration include a student’s opportunity to engage in self-directed learning at a pace that suits the particular student. For example, a student can work ahead when constructing a woodworking project once the teacher demonstrates the overall process.
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