What is the purpose of the instructor continually critiquing during a skills demonstration?

The purpose of the instructor continually critiquing during a skills demonstration is to provide immediate feedback for skill application. This ongoing feedback is essential because it allows students to understand what they are doing correctly or incorrectly in real time. By receiving immediate critiques, students can make adjustments to their techniques and approaches, reinforcing correct skills and correcting mistakes on the spot. This immediate feedback loop is vital for effective learning, as it helps students to internalize the skills being demonstrated and apply them correctly during their training.

Memorization of steps alone does not ensure proficiency; rather, the ability to perform those steps correctly in practice is what ultimately matters. Therefore, while maintaining discipline and evaluating readiness for certification are important aspects of teaching, the primary focus during a skills demonstration should be on facilitating real-time learning through constructive critique.