For students, there is nothing
worse than just going through the motions of a lab procedure without understanding
its purpose, materials, or underlying concepts.
In preparing students for their
lab, you should:
Help students understand
the theories and principles addressed in the lab procedure.
Ensure students know how
the lab fits into the course content.
Give students a conceptual
framework for the lab, and outline the lab procedure and data analysis.
Give students an example
of how to organize and prepare to perform lab analyses.
Discuss equipment and safety
procedures and considerations.
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