the demonstration

we have a lot of methods that we can use to teach our student in school science class. For instance lecture method, discussion method, role play, field trip and demonstration. sometimes for one topic we can use as much as possible method to deliver the topic to the student. this is important so student not get boring as we only stick in one method every time we teach science. sometimes for example lecture method is good to use in teaching one topic but for another topic it maybe not work. so, we as a teacher must be good in choosing and planning the suitable method to use in class.

so, for last week presentation, my group has been assigned to discuss and present about demonstration method. i found this method really interesting and useful in teaching science. it can give concrete experience to student as they see teacher do the demonstration about certain concept and not just depending on memorizing the concept. here, student can relate the concept with real life situation so the learning become more meaningful.

but, as we realize, each method have it strength and weaknesses. for demonstration method, teacher have to be careful with the visibility that might occur during demonstration especially when it involve large number of student, maybe half of it won't pay attention and maybe they can miss the point. so, teacher has to ready with good questions that can bring the student back to the demonstration and initiate their thinking about what actually the teacher want to tell them. teacher also must be expert with the demonstration mean they have to try it first. make sure the demonstration work.