Practical work in science

some theoretical points explaining practical work in Science and its significance

1. PRACTICAL WORK IN Science CONTENT Introduction Meaning of practical work in science Need of practical work in science Importance of practical work in science Organization of practical work in science Conclusion References

2. INTRODUCTION The term ‘practical work’ is used in preference to ‘laboratory work’ . This simply is a ‘Learning by doing’ thing. According to Huxley , “ The great end of life is not knowledge but action ”. [which follows the psychomotor psychological principle of learning by doing]

3. MEANING of practical work in science By ' practical work ' we mean tasks in which students observe or manipulate real objects or materials or they witness a teacher demonstration. Practical work can motivate pupils, by stimulating interest and enjoyment, teach laboratory skills, and enhance the learning of scientific knowledge .

4. What is practical work in SCIENCE ? In order to understand why we use practical activities especially in science or other subjects, we must first consider what practical work in science is. It is Procedures Techniques and Fieldwork These are 'hands-on' activities support the development of practical skills , and help to shape students' understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena.

5. NEED of practical work in science Kids/Students learn by doing The idea was to prepare students for all aspects of work. Provide practical knowledge for teachers and professors. Assessing the quality of education , which is incredibly important in ensuring that students acquire practical skills. Practical work test students' practical skills and techniques usually in laboratory, clinical or field settings. They can be administered individually, in pairs or small groups. Hands-on science encourages the children to DO something, Observe, Ask questions, Touch, Smell, and Experiment . Allowing children to really get into science gives them the chance to make discoveries on their own.

6. IMPORTANCE of practical work in science Permanent impression Use in daily life Belief and interest in science Active worker Solving problems Good habits Technical mindedness Knowledge of history Satisfy curiosity Opportunity for exercises Role in research and experimentation Love of mechanical work

7. ORGANIZATION of practical work Practical and theory side by side Individual working Twenty students at a time Instructions Clarity of aim and purpose Accuracy of results Record Work in the laboratory Critical examination Habit Systematic arrangement of apparatus Overcoming insufficiency of apparatus

8. CONCLUSION Hence the teaching of science subjects without proper experimental work is just to burden the minds of students with dead information, and in such a case there remains no difference between history and science. Therefore, practical work is a must, for better understanding of the subjects.