Laboratories are wonderful settings for teaching and learning. It utilizes raw data or material things to produce better understanding of the subject matter. It is a method of learning by doing. It provides students with opportunities to think about, discuss, and solve real problems.
2. DEFINITION OF LABORATORY
METHOD
The Laboratory Method is a planned learning
activity dealing with original or raw data in the
solution of problem. It is a procedure involving
first hand experiences with materials or facts
derived from investigations or experimentation.
Contd…...
3. The Laboratory Method is used to designate a
teaching procedure in the physical sciences
that uses experimentation with apparatus.
13. • Psychological
Method of
teaching
• Close student
teacher
relationship
• Sense of
achievement
• Build scientific
attitude
Develop
practical
skills
Learning
by doing
Retention
of learned
material
Contact
with reality
15. All knowledge cannot be verified through experiments.
Shortage of resources
Lack of funds
Students may feel heavy burden
Teacher find it difficult to attend to the individual
needs of the students.
Need experienced and well qualified teachers only
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