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.

1. MICROTEACHING
ON
LABORATORY METHOD

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.

4. AIMS OF LABORATORY
METHOD
1. To give
firsthand
experience to
students.

5. 2. To provide
student
participation in
original research.

6. 3. To develop
skill in the use of
laboratory
equipment and
instruments.

7. • 4. To make use of
the power of
observation and
reasoning.

8. 5. To make use of
reality to make
learning easier
and permanent.

9. 6. To build
scientific attitude
in the students.

10. STEPS OF THE
LABORATORY METHOD

11. Introductory
Step
Work-Period
Culminating
Activities

12. MERITS OF
LABORATORY
METHOD

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

14. DEMERITS OF LABORATORY
METHODS

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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