ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
TOPIC :
IMPORTANCE OF LABORATORY IN
SCIENCE EDUCATION
SUBMITTED TO,
SUBMITTED BY
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MRS. SANTHI. S
ASWATHY VIJAYAN
NATURAL SCIENCE
NATURAL SCIENCE
REG NO :18114350004
INDEX
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CONTENT
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Introduction
Objective
Administration of laboratory work
Features of a good science laboratory
Laboratory rules and discipline
Accidents in the laboratory
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Conclusion
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Reference
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INTRODUCTION
The new approach to science education gives prominence to the
process of acquiring knowledge .Since science is an activity oriented subject a
separate. Specially arranged place is needed in higher classes for conducting
the activities. A school laboratory is essential to transact science in the activity
based method. One of the important functions of the science laboratory is the
deepening of the students understanding that scientific concepts and
application are closely related to his
own natural environment. Practical work
in science even at the school stage is essential because of the fact that we
Learn by doing. Scientific principle and applications are thus rendered more
meaningful .More ever it is a fact that on abject handled impresses itself firmly
on the mind than an object merely seen from a distance or in an illustration.
Most children like doing things with their hand practical work provide an activity
which can be profitable and emotionally satisfying.
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Educationally Significant Objectives Of Laboratory Work
Making abstract scientific understandings concrete.
Development of scientific concepts and principles.
Development of scientific skills, attitudes, interests and appreciation
Training in scientific method
Awakening the maintenance of curiosity in the environment
Administration of Laboratory Work
In order o make the practical work effective the science teacher
should always keep in mind the different aspect of the laboratory work.
1. Organizing and conducting practical work.
a) There should be co-ordination of theoretical and practical work.
b) Experiments should neither be to difficult nor to easy
c) The purpose of the experiments should be made clear to pupil.
d) A faithful record of the experiment should be maintained by pupils.
e) Pupils work should be keenly observed by the teacher.
2. Students should be made to form appropriate groups.
3. Preparation is required for individual and group working
4. Laboratory rules and discipline should be laid down
5. Instructions to pupils to be specific and clear
In order to give proper guidance to pupils for doing practicals the
following should be made use of:
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Laboratory Manuals
ii) Instruction Cards
iii) Laboratory directions
6. Pupils records and observation book are to be properly maintained.
Features of a Good Science Laboratory
A good science laboratory should satisfy most of the following
characteristics.
It must be spacious Linear space, circulation space, storage space, wall
space, permanent equipment space, demonstration space etc.
It must be quite conductive for hard work.(Physical conditions like fresh
air, ventilation, light, temperature, etc.)
.Its plan must provide elements of flexibility for effective teacher
demonstration as well as for individual and small group work.
It must provide certain facilities for objectification.
It must permit enough teacher supervision of the pupils work.
It must have water, gas and electric points wherever they are needed.
It must have ample storage facilities for equipments
It must have an emergency exit if it is not situated on the ground floor.
Laboratory Rules and Discipline
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The sign of good discipline is creating an atmosphere of healthy
work. The following are some suggestions or rules for the maintenance of
discipline in the laboratory.
No pupils should be allowed to enter the laboratory in the absence of the
teacher.
Every student should have a place assigned to him for his experiment.
Specimens, solid waste, broken glass, burnt up match sticks and other
laboratory wastes should be deposited in waste boxes.
All unnecessary talks should be avoided and playing with the apparatus
should be prohibited.
The apparatus should be disconnected, washed if necessary and
replaced in their proper places.
Accidents In the Laboratory
The science teacher have a legal and moral responsibility to see
that the pupils are safe from the dangers of the laboratory. Dangerous
chemicals should not be kept in open shakes. Every laboratory must be
equipped with a first aid box.
CONCLUSION
The laboratory is central to science instruction It is in the laboratory
that the students learn to handle apparatus , think independently and to draw
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conclusions on the basis of experiments and observation. Laboratory work is
an essential component of science education, Scientific theories and practicals
work in science are the two sides of a coin. These two aspects of science
education should supplement and complement each other.
REFERENCE
1) Dr.Mariamma Mathew,teaching science(2014)
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2) Dr Mathew TK,Dr.Molly,Science education(2011)
