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Ways of improving experiments as a form of teaching

      

Ways of improving experiments as a form of teaching

  

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1. Note down any accidents which occur during the experiment and put in place measures which may prevent or minimize such accidents in the future, the measures to be taken may include:
-Modification of the procedure.
- Installation of safety equipment (e.g.) fire extinguishers, safety showers, hoods, eye wash stations and first aid kits.
2. Make sure that the fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in working condition.
3. Purchase standard equipment and adequate quantity of materials apparatus to avoid unnecessary improvisation.
4. Have a regular schedule for maintenance and calibration of instruments.
5. Hire competent technician/s on a full time basis to maintain the lab.
6. Construct standard labs with adequate space to avoid overcrowding.
7. Avoid over enrollment of students in lab classes so that experiments can be done in one session and not in shifts.
8. Laboratories should not be used as classrooms.
9. Construct enough laboratories and designate them according to subject area. For example a laboratory intended for chemistry should be distinct from that of physics and biology.
10. Avoid movement of equipment from one laboratory to another.
11. Designate secure areas within the lab for storage of unfinished students’ projects.
12. Students with long hair should be advised to tie it up.
13. Safety goggles/ masks should be provided in the lab.
14. Students should be provided with lockers in the lab where they can keep their personal belongings required for lab work. The lockers should have combination locks.
15. The lab should be well stocked with frequently used chemicals and reagents.
16. Standard forms should be provided for booking lab sessions and indicating type and quantity of equipment and reagents which will be needed for the experiments.
17. Students should be drilled on lab safety procedures before going to the lab for the experiment.
18. Order materials of good quality from reputable suppliers.
19. The labs should be under lock and key when not in use to ensure safety of the equipment.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 13:09


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