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Definition:
Link: http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/FacultyStaffOnly/Inservice/methods.htm#Demonstration
Why use Demonstration? Within Visual Arts there are a lot of hands on skills, which students need to
learn. As humans, from an early age we learn hands on skills, by observing how someone else uses their
skills. (A demonstration) Once we have been shown the skill we copy it and build upon it. Piaget
in response. This occurs within the sensorimotor stage which occurs from birth until the age of two.
Thus, because students have been observing various demonstrations throughout their life, it would be
Characteristics of A demonstration:
Above: Demonstrating in the classroom often involves visual aids (Mental tools).
Above: A student displaying competency of the skill and concept he or she observed after the
demonstration.
Variations of a Demonstration:
Physical demonstration: Kneading clay to show how to get the air bubbles out.
(Levine.S, 2001,P.1) I.e. How to make a slab pot: Step1 you roll out clay so it is even, Step2
Link: http://www.learnerassociates.net/workshop/adltlrn3.pdf
Result Demonstration: Shows the results of some activity, practice or procedure through
evidence that can be seen, heard, or felt. (Levine.S, 2001,P.1) I.e. Teacher displays the slab
Link: http://www.learnerassociates.net/workshop/adltlrn3.pdf
Outcomes of a Demonstration:
Students within Visual Arts gain techniques through observing a demonstration, such as: Mixing
paints, Clay construction, Lino printing, Mono printing, Mask making, Developing Photographs,
Students explore ideas in the arts by using direct experience, observation, curiosity, research,
imagination and emotions. They understand that there are many different starting points and ways of
exploring ideas in the arts. Direct experience and observation are based on their explorations of the
physical world around them. (Curriculum Council, 1998, P.53)
Link: http://www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/files/pdf/arts.pdf
Students achieve the ability to problem solve and create art works with their new skills and
knowledge. Learning is facilitated when learners can create, invent and explore new and
From a demonstration, students can learn how to express their own ideas within their art work.
Students create arts works that communicate ideasThey make personal meaning and express their
own ideas: for example, they might make a song or improvise a play about playground experiences; or a
painting that communicates their ideas about pressures of competition and identity. (Curriculum
Council, 1998, P.53)
Link: http://www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/files/pdf/arts.pdf
Demonstration can teach students about how an art work reflects aspects of society. I.e. Within
a painting held up by the teacher she might point out that the red paint, symbolises the blood of
those who fought in World War Two. Students experience a wide range of visual arts forms
from a variety of cultures and historical periods. (Curriculum Council, 1998, P.61) Students
understand how the arts vary according to time and place and apply this historical and cultural
understanding in creating and responding to arts works. (Curriculum Council, 1998, P.58)
Link: http://www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/files/pdf/arts.pdf
Next Page: The Strengths and Limitations of A Demonstration
References.
Written content (c) Alyce Hoult 2008. Graphic Art courtesy of Jessica Allia 2008.
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Introduction
Teaching Strategy 1: Demonstration
Strengths and Limitations of Demonstration
Teaching Strategy 2: Group Work
Strengths and Limitations of Group Work
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