DEMONSTRATION

getting a student to demonstrate things in the bulletin with his hands or bits of things. The reason for this is that in memorizing words or ideas, the student can still hold the position that it has nothing to do with him or her. It is a total circuit action. Therefore, very glib. The moment you say demonstrate that word or idea or principle, the student has to have something to do with it. And shatters. Don't get the idea that demonstration is a practical section action. Practical gives the drills. These demonstrations in theory aren't drills. (HCO PL 4 Oct 64)

a practical (having to do with action or practice rather than thought or theory) showing of how something works or is used. Demonstration is used in studying to give the student mass to g o along with the ideas studied. See also mass and significance in this glossary. —The Basic Study Manual Glossary Approved Oct. 90