Fisheries Extension Education (2+1)

2.4.2.2 Conducting the Demonstration 

1. Analysis the situation and determine the need

Decide exactly what you want to accomplish through the demonstration. Check that this practice is really important to the clients, people can afford to practice it and service and equipments are available enough to permit its widespread use. Decide the number of demonstrations to be conducted.

2. Consult the local leaders

Talk over the problems with few local leaders. Explain the purpose of demonstration to the farmers. Secure their approval to conduct the demonstration.

3. Plan the demonstration

Decide the date and time of the demonstration. Select the site and the participants. Ask the local leaders to gather the clients and to lead the demonstration.

4. Preparation for the demonstration

Plan your presentation step by step. Include inventory and summary portions. Gather all the informations. Familarise with the subject matter. Check the research findings. Identify the key points to emphasize the subject. List out the required materials and equipments for the demonstration.

5. Rehearse the demonstration

Practice the demonstration until you are thorough with all the steps. Make sure that the points will be clear from the audience point of view.

6. Execute the demonstration

Explain the applicability of the demonstration and show step by step operation. Use simple words and make sure the audiences are clear to see and hear. Try to repeat the difficult steps. Give the opportunity to the learners for practicing the demonstration. Summarize the importance of the practice. Distribute supplemental teaching material such as leaflets, bulletins, etc.

7. Follow-up

Prepare a write-up about the demonstration for record keeping. Disseminate the demonstration details through press and All India Radio. Make a sample check to assess the extent of adoption. Visit the farms frequently to give the necessary assistance. Often method demonstration paves the way for result demonstration.