Laboratory method
- 1. C.M PATEL COLLEGE OF NURSING GANDHINAGAR • SUBJECT: NURSING EDUCATION
- 2. Presented by: Ankita.M. Patel First year M.sc Nursing C.M.P College of Nursing
- 3. Introduction The laboratory method had its beginning in the teaching of chemistry, whereby students went to a workroom for purpose of experimental study involving testing, analyzing and preparing chemical substances. The learning experience are planned so that the theory & laboratory experience can complement each other. This concept of problem solving became integral part of variety of practice in nursing curricula.
- 4. Definition: • Laboratory method is a planned learning activity dealing with original or raw data in the solution of problems. • The term ‘original data’ include material obtain experimentally.
- 5. Purposes: Provide first hand experience with material Provide experience with actual situation Make student to become skillful Helps students to acquire scientific attitude & scientific approach.
- 6. Types of laboratory: 1. Science laboratory Used to teach the science subject, widely used in physiology, physical science, chemistry, microbiology for teaching these subjects.
- 7. 2. Nutrition laboratory – Used to teach the basic knowledge about food & for practice of cooking food for normal as well as invalids.
- 8. 3. Nursing art laboratory of demonstration room – It is used for demonstration of some techniques in nursing. Student may practice to become familiar with nursing procedure.
- 11. 1. Preparation • It requires establishment of objective & plan of work. • Teacher prepare the plan with the cooperation of the students considering objective for not wasting time. • Teacher allow time for the maximum use of laboratory work.
- 12. 2. Actual Work period • It refers to that period when demonstration, experimentation or practice for a skill in nursing procedure. • To ensure an effective work period there must be adequate equipments & facilities including basic tools. • There must be adequate supply of specimens & material. • There should be sufficient space, light & ventilation.
- 13. 3. culminating activities • After the lab work, the class should meet together for discussion of common problems, for the organizations of findings, for the presentation of work of individuals or group problem solving activities.
- 14. Advantages Student’s point of view: • Students learn by doing • Develops the power of observation and reasoning. • Develops the scientific attitude. • To provide opportunity to work out experiments under guidance. • Gives training in organizing data. • Since students come in contact with real life situations, it can be a preparation for solving real life problems.
- 15. Teacher’s point of view: • Provide teacher an opportunity : - To observe the students in action. - To assess student’s worth. - To correct student’s mistake. - To guide students in promising direction.
- 16. Limitations of laboratory work Poor planning & lack of direction of teacher may result in wasting of time & can create complication. Lack of budget can create insecurity in teacher regarding laboratory equipments. Most expensive because separate instrument is used for each students. More time consuming compare to demonstration method.