The Role of Demonstration Strategy in Improving Student Learning Performance

Aransa Napitupulu

Authors

Aransa Napitupulu Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Active Learning, Demonstration Strategy, Learning Performance, Student Achievement, Teaching Method

Abstract

The purpose of learning activities in the classroom, as explained by Mager, is to focus attention on student behavior or performance as a form of observable output and an indicator that students have followed the learning process. Based on the results of this study, the alternative hypothesis formulated can be accepted, so it can be concluded that the demonstration method applied in learning has a real influence. This method is proven to be effective and feasible to use as one of the approaches that can increase student activeness in the learning process. As one of the alternative learning methods, demonstration provides opportunities for students to be more active, think critically, and expand their learning experience, especially when they are asked to practice the material they have understood. Therefore, the use of demonstration methods in the classroo m can support the improvement of students' understanding and skills more thoroughly

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