LABORATORY APPROACH
• Approach may be defined as “learning by doing”
• More often than not it involves children playing and manipulating concrete objects in structured situations
• Purpose is to build readiness for the development of more abstract concepts – often combined with guided discovery methods
IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING
• The approach has the support of theorists
• In an organized situation, pupils are able to proceed at their own rate • Pupils develop their own spirit of inquiry
• It is especially useful for younger children and slower learners
LIMITATIONS
• Requires a good supply of materials and suitable designed classrooms
• Demands a fair amount of teacher preparation and creativeness
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