Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Teachers College, Krishnamurthy puram, Mysore
Online published on 20 August, 2016.
Science is a way of thinking, an attitude towards the solution of the problems, a means of solving problems as well as product of the investigation of natural phenomenon. it is an interconnected series of concepts and conceptual scheme that have developed as a result of experimentation and observation and are fruitful of further experiment and observation. The science teachers is most important vehicles for promoting in his or her science subject as well as have an understanding of the nature of science and the update on technological advances affecting today society to promote scientific literacy. The achievements of modern science are mainly due to the application of the experimental method. Experience and activities here become increasingly important in modern teaching. It is therefore important that practical work should grow a prominent feature in any science course. Therefore any course in science which does provide ample opportunities for practical work in science is even at the school stage is essential because of the fact that learning by doing in order to teach and learn science much better way, it is essential that every school should have good science laboratory with necessary equipment. It shows to help in better understanding of science subjects and including laboratory skills among pupils. The thing learnt by students through purposeful activity is permanently affixed in the mind of the pupils. So the laboratory facilities and utilization by the both teacher and students takes a very important role in teaching and learning process, to understand the science subjects very effectively and thoroughly by the pupils.
