[Kerala University English Teacher
Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]
Teachers of Science
firmly believe that
Laboratory instruction is
essential in providing training in
observation. One specific advantage of lab-based learning is that it
helps supply detailed information and arouses pupils' interest. Shulman and Tamir,
for instance, have listed five types of objectives that may be achieved through
the use of the laboratory in science classes. These include:
1.
Skills
- manipulative, inquiry, investigative, organizational, communicative
2.
Concepts
- for example, hypothesis, theoretical model, taxonomic category
3.
Cognitive abilities
- critical thinking, problem solving, application, analysis, synthesis
4.
Understanding of the nature of science- scientific enterprise, scientists
and how they work, existence of a multiplicity of scientific methods,
interrelationships between science and technology and among the various
disciplines of science
5.
Attitudes
- for example, curiosity, interest, risk taking, objectivity, precision,
confidence, perseverance, satisfaction, responsibility, consensus,
collaboration, and liking science
Travers,
ed., Second
Handbook of Research on Teaching (1973, p.1119)
In the Conceptualization
Workshop organized in connection with the
Reification/Redesigning of the B. Ed Curriculum at the Senate
Chamber, University of Kerala on 22
and 23 February 2013 as directed by the
Chairman of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), I had submitted a proposal for Laboratory
sessions- (Language Lab, Computer Lab and Educational Technology Lab) for discussion and approval
by the esteemed participants of
the Workshop.
The following are extracts
from the Handout circulated to
the participants:
Laboratory
teaching assumes that first-hand experience in observation and manipulation of
the materials ... is superior to other methods of developing understanding and
appreciation.
- Nathaniel Gage
The most important reason for doing lab work is to provide
sensory input. This goal is not just desirable, it is indispensable. Used
properly the Laboratory can become a
wonderful setting where students get an
opportunity to think
about and practice specific
techniques and skills...
Good lab instructors are both great teachers
AND great managers. They get their students to understand the importance of the
day’s activities by first clearly explaining the significance of the activity.
[Queens’s University-Center for Teaching and
Learning]
Kindly offer your comments and
join the discussion regarding
the BEd curricular reforms in the University of Kerala.
Dr. C. Praveen
Secretary, KUETEF
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