demonstration method in nursing education

1. SEMINAR
ON
DEMONSTRATION METHOD
PRESENTED BY
NITISH KUMAR SINGH
M.SC IST YEAR (M.S.N)

2. INTRODUCTION
• The demonstration method is based on the
principal of “learning by doing”. The clinical
teaching of procedure in hospital is based on
demonstration. The lesson demonstration strategy
is a traditional classroom method, which is used in
technical school and Training College. The
demonstration step, gives students the opportunity
to see and hear the details related to the skill being
taught.

3. DEFINITION
• “Demonstration is a method of teaching by
exhibition and explanation or experiments”.
• Demonstration is method of presentation of
skill which shows how a particular procedure
is performed.
• Demonstration increases interest of students
and persuades them to adapt recommended
practices.

4. PRINCIPLES
• Learning by doing maxim is followed.
• Skill can be developed by limitation.
• The perception helps in imitation.

5. PURPOSES
• To acquire knowledge and skill
• To develop attitude
• To retain and able to use the achieved skill.
• To demonstrate experiment or procedure.

6. CONT……
• To introduce a new procedure.
• To teach the patient a procedure or
treatment.
• To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or
in the ward conference room.

7. TECHNIQUE OF DEMONSTRATION
• The demonstration involve three steps as
follows:-
• PLANNING
• PERFORMING
• EVALUATION

8. PLANNING DEMONSTRATION
• The instructor prepares herself for:-
• Article and steps of demonstration.
• Conductive learning environment.
• Objective based on the need of the students.
• Steps of demonstration on rational basis.
• Rehearsals to attain proficiency in doing
procedure.

9. Cont…
• Learning environment such as facility to observe
demonstration and to do demonstrations.
• Student participation in demonstration of
procedure.
• Checklist related to steps of demonstration, so that
it can be checked that procedure is performed in a
proper way.
• Free opportunity for students to practice the skills.

10. PERFORMING
• Performance technique means performance
of the demonstration by teacher. During
performing or implementing the
demonstration teacher should use positive
approach and should exhibit a co-ordination
of head, heart and hand.

11. The step of performing
demonstration
• The teacher should proceed from whole to parts, by
briefly explaining the whole procedure, then to
individual steps.
• Explain about each article in relation to its name,
purpose and how to use in the procedure.
• Make sure that each step in performed in a way, which is
understandable by the student and also explain the
scientific principles associated with each step.

12. CONT…
• In between the demonstration procedure, ask
questions and encourage the students to seek
clarification.
• On completion of procedure, talk about
summary, then replace articles, and wash
hand.

13. EVALUATION
• The teacher should adapt evaluation
technique to ensure that student have learned
the skill appropriately. This is done by taking
return demonstration and comparing the
steps of procedures with the planned set
criteria of procedure.

14. Point to keep in mind for effective
demonstration:-
• Proper planning of demonstration.
• Prepare lesion plan: - to carry out an effective
demonstration.
• Suitable time and place for demonstration.
• Rehearsals of demonstration.
• Proper lighting arrangement.
• Active participation of students.

15. USES OF DEMONSTRATION
• It is useful in demonstrating scientific
experiments, procedures and application of
equipment.
• To teach the patient a procedure or treatment
which one has to perform in the home.

16. CONT..
• To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or
in the ward. Showing procedure in its natural
setting has more meaning than when carried
in an artificial environment such as classroom.
• Makes nurses patient’s relationship more
effective.

17. ADVANTAGES
• Demonstration method illustrate the co-
ordination and develop psychomotor skills.
• This method promotes learning and co-relates
theory and practice.
• It sharpens the observation skills.

18. CONT…
• It sustains the interest in learning
environment.
• Its activates several sense which is make easy
to understand.
• Help teacher to evaluate the student’s
response.

19. DISADVANTAGES
• Practice may be limited due to cost of supplies
and equipments.
• Increased faculty workload involved in
supervision of students practices time.
• Limited to small group
• High instructor/student ratio require 10:1

20. Common errors in demonstration
method
• Equipment may not be ready for use.
• Teacher may talk too much which will mask
the enthusiasm of the students.
• Teacher may not have allowed sufficient time
for recording of data.

21. CONCLUSION
• The demonstration method is based on the
principal of “learning by doing”. It is useful in
demonstrating scientific experiments,
procedures and application of equipment.