respectful, the motivation and receptiveness of the farmers will be
enhanced.
But it is the last four of these conditions that may need more
elaboration in relation to field days and demonstrations. Certainly,
before anyone can be expected to master a new skill he will need a
demonstration of that skill. But, as a presentation mode of commu-
nication, a demonstration shares the same disadvantages as a talk
or a lecture, in as much as it is one-way communication. If you race
through a demonstration, then it may well be impossible for the
farmers to absorb any of the information that you are giving out.
And what is demonstrated must be immediately consolidated
through practice if it is to be of any use. The more mature a person
is, the more he may have difficulty in memorizing information. The
farmers may be unable to recall the different processes or stages of
a demonstration unless some written notes or illustrations are left
with them.
The following points may help to ensure that your own demonstra-
tions are effective as possible.

Analyze the skill.
Never embark on a demonstration without first thinking through
the detailed processes of the skill you wish to demonstrate, the
materials necessary for performing the task and any particular
difficulties a learner might experience in carrying out the task. Try
to put yourself in the shoes of the learner.

Keep it short.
After an initial demonstration of the whole task-to give the
learners the idea of what they are aiming for-repeat it, breaking
down the task into manageable units. Teach one small process at
a time. And, after each demonstration of a process, encourage
questions and let the farmers try out the skill themselves.

Keep it simple.
Concentrate on the key points you have noted in advance. When
you are actually engaged in a demonstration and giving instruc-
tions, avoid any kind of distracting anecdotes or "waffle".
For example:
"When you have shelled your maize, before putting it into the store,
treat it with a recommended Blue Cross chemical. The Blue Cross
dusts are used at the rate of50 gms to 90 Kgs of shelled maize. Now