TheUseofLaboratoryMethodinTeachingSecondarySchool.pdfVIP

International Journal of Scientific Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 81 ISSN 2229-5518 The Use of Laboratory Method in Teaching Secondary School Students: a key to Improving the Quality of Education Hamidu M. Y., Ibrahim A. I., Mohammed A. Abstract-laboratory experiences have been reported to promote central science education goals including the enhancement of students understanding of concepts in science and its applications; scientific practical skills and problem solving abilities; scientific ‘habits of mind’; understanding of how science and scientists work; interest and motivation. This paper looked at the use of laboratory method in teaching secondary school students: a key to improving the quality of education. It highlighted the concept of science laboratory, quality education. It examined the role of laboratory method of teaching in improving the quality of education, strategies for effective use of laboratory method and the problems facing the effective use of laboratory method in teaching science. The paper recommend among others: Teachers, Laboratory Attendants and Gardeners must be made to attend, at regular intervals, relevant workshops, seminars, conferences and shorts courses that will update and upgrade their knowledge and experiences from time to time and Government should provide Physical resources, and curriculum development that will enhance the use of laboratory method and improve the quality of science instruction in our schools. Keywords: Quality Education, Laboratory, teaching strategies, Teaching, Science. 1 INTRODUCTION education system. OR a country to develop, it must have Generally, education aims to provide quality and adequate human capital to do so. The