Re-evaluating how we teach practicals

By 2022-12-21T07:00:00

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Why a science technician thinks we need to take a closer look at practicals

Practicals are a core component in teaching secondary school science. A good practical can breathe life into the theory, giving context and better engaging students. That doesn’t mean, however, that chemistry practicals are not considered to be impractical. From the cost and impact on a teacher’s time in terms of planning practicals while also getting though the curriculum, to the question of what students take away from a  hands-on lesson, practicals are not without their downsides. Read on to discover what a technician sees as the positive impacts of practical lessons as they are and the alternative approaches they would suggest.

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