Which method of instruction is best suited for using models during the lesson?

• A. Illustration
• B. Demonstration
• C. Lecture
• D. Discussion

Answer: (A)

When you want learners to grasp a model, presenting it as a visual focal point and guiding attention to its parts and how they relate is most effective. This approach, often called illustration, uses the model to convey structure, scale, and relationships, helping students connect the model to real-fire safety concepts—like how a floor plan model shows exits and routes. The model stays as a visual reference, while you explain what each part represents and how they work together.

Demonstration would be used if the goal were to show a procedure or operation with the model, which is useful for showing motion or steps. Lecture relies on spoken explanation with little hands-on visual engagement, and discussion centers on student dialogue rather than focusing on the model itself. Illustration best fits the need to illuminate the model’s features and meaning.