Programme: Laboratory and Workshop Management Module II:Conducting Laboratory and Workshop Class (UNIT II)
Programme: Laboratory and Workshop Management Module II:Conducting Laboratory and Workshop Class (UNIT II)
Programme: Laboratory and Workshop Management Module II:Conducting Laboratory and Workshop Class (UNIT II)
If independent practical work is assigned, then check the understanding of the students
about the following
objectives
relevance of the experiment
related theory
procedure
precautions to be taken
observations to be made
The demonstrator must do the following before demonstrating a skill to any group. :
• establishing the current level of knowledge of the students in the given topic/subject as
they may not have the prerequisite knowledge to perform the skill.
• discussing the skill with other “experts”, analyzing the skill and breaking it down.
drafting a plan to be followed for the demonstration so that all relevant points can be
covered in logical sequence.
preparing all training support materials such as overhead transparencies, handouts,
samples, films, videos, models, project lists, examinations, marking guides.
Preparing lesson objectives and building in links back and forward to other areas of
instruction or other fields.
Preparation of an introduction. A good introduction will gain attention, allow interest in
the demonstration, and check existing knowledge.
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9. What is demonstration and explanation ?
The demonstrator should introduce each step, then highlight the key points with
deliberate and possibly exaggerated movements. These key points can also be highlighted
by voice, by giving reasons, or perhaps by repetition. It’s a good idea to pause between
key points to let them sink in.
iii) Verbal instruction from the students – Now get the students to tell you how to carry out
the task in the current sequence. The demonstrator carries out the performance as
illustrated by the students.
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11. How students should conduct experiment?
o Group students into batches of 3 or 4 for conducting the experiment, if adequate
material and equipment is not available.
o If independent practical work is to be carried out then it is essential that teacher
check the:
a) accuracy of material , equipment etc. selected and apparatus set up
by students
b) students understanding of selecting particular apparatus, material,
equipment
12. How students should practice ?Student’s practice consists of the following steps:
i)Controlled student performance- Have the students carryout the skill under close
supervision and at a controlled pace. It is important that the students perform the
exercise correctly. It is difficult, and sometimes almost impossible, to counteract the
effect of a skill learned incorrectly.
ii) Student practice- Now is the time for student practice. This part of a skill session should
be at least 50 percent of the allocated session time. During this time the demonstrator
must be available to answer any questions that arise. If a student has problems don’t take
over from them but get them to fix it themselves; the demonstrator or other members of
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the group can give the correct information or suggestions. Try also to enlist their peers to
assist with any problems.