Which of the following teaching method is based on the principle of learning by doing and seeing is believing?

DSSSB 12 August 2024

Nursing Education

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Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

The demonstration method is defined as teaching by exhibition and explanation, which directly aligns with the principle of 'seeing is believing'.
It is specifically used to teach psychomotor skills, which require hands-on practice, fulfilling the 'learning by doing' principle.
This method involves the learner observing the instructor perform a task and then practicing it themselves, often through a 'return demonstration'.
By activating several senses (sight, hearing, touch), demonstration enhances the retention of learning compared to passive methods.

Option B: Discussion is a student-centered method that promotes the exchange of ideas and critical thinking. It relies on verbal communication, not on visually demonstrating or physically practicing a skill.
Option C: A lecture is a teacher-centered, passive method of delivering a large amount of information verbally. It does not involve a visual demonstration of a skill or hands-on practice by the learner.
Option D: A seminar is a form of academic instruction where students conduct research on a topic and present it to a small group for discussion. It focuses on developing research, presentation, and analytical skills, not psychomotor skills.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Principles of Teaching and Learning Methods in Nursing Education as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Demonstration is the primary method for teaching fundamental nursing skills such as administering injections, inserting a urinary catheter, performing wound care, and checking vital signs.
This method ensures patient safety by allowing students to practice and perfect skills in a controlled lab environment before performing them on actual patients.
What if? If the objective was to teach a group of nurses how to use a new electronic health record (EHR) system, a demonstration followed by a hands-on practice session (simulation) would be the most effective approach, combining 'seeing' the software in action with 'doing' the tasks themselves.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key phrases in the question: 'learning by doing' and 'seeing is believing'.
Break down what each phrase implies. 'Seeing is believing' suggests a visual, observational component. 'Learning by doing' implies active, hands-on participation or practice.
Evaluate each option against these two criteria.
A 'lecture' is primarily auditory. A 'discussion' is primarily verbal and cognitive. A 'seminar' is research and presentation-based.
'Demonstration' is the only option that inherently involves an instructor showing how to do something (seeing) and the student then practicing it (doing).

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Principles of Teaching and Learning Methods in Nursing Education
Stem keywords: teaching method, principle, learning by doing, seeing is believing
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