EDSE101: INTRO. TO LABORATORY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Facilitator
Information:
Sunday Ibrahim,
NCE(Biology/Chemistry), B.Sc.(Ed) Chemistry, M.Ed. (Science Education),
Ph.D. (In View)
Science Education Unit, School of Secondary Education (Sciences),
Federal
College of Education,Kano.
Office
Location: New TETfund Block,Opposite Staff School, Federal College of Education,Kano-Nigeria
Phone:
07030439155
E-mail: iamachemistryteacher@gmail.com
Consultation Hours: 11 am-3:00 pm (Mondays and Thursdays)
Course
Description:
The objective of the course is to train
science teachers’ trainee on how to design,organize and manage laboratory
activities to inculcate scientific skills and attitudes in learners. This is
necessitated by the global emphasis of science education which is to equip
teachers with the essential skills on how to teach science to reflect then
nature of science and scientific enterprise.
Course
Objectives/Student Learning Outcome:
At the end of this course,the students should be able to:
· explain the nature of science
· provide a broad overview of concept of
laboratory
· describe different laboratory designs
· state the principle of a good laboratory
management
· carry out various safety procedures in the
laboratory
· mention the different ways the laboratory can
be organized
· improvise science teaching equipment
Course Structure
The course delivery
system is composed of both theoretical and practice-based teaching as well as
blended learning format (supplementing the offline classes with online
activities).
·
In class lectures and
online supplement will be the major methods of course delivery for theoretical
aspects.
·
For practice-based
teaching, students will be assigned into groups(5-10 in a group) with members
of the group making presentations of about 10 minutes each (including
presentationand feedback time).
·
Class discussion forum-
all students are required to contribute to both
offline and online class discussion
Course
Requirement:
·
Internet-enabled devices such as Android
phones, ipads or laptops to support the online aspect of the course
·
Access to Guru Online Courses Portal(Learning
Management Web App based on Moodle)
·
Note books and other writing materials, APA
Paper Writing Format, APA Referencing format
TOPIC OUTLINE / COURSE CONTENTS
Week 1:Nature
of Science
·
Discussion
on the characteristics of science and scientific investigations
Week2& 3:Science
Laboratories
·
Define
school science laboratory, justify the use of indoor laboratory, describe
behaviours inculcated in a science laboratory, state rules that guide the
effective use of laboratories facilities by students and discuss factors
militating against making laboratory work a centre of instruction of science
teachers.
Week 4:
Laboratory Designs
·
Describe
general layout of a modern school science lab. and fixtures
·
Identify fixtures(Fittings & Equipment) and their
locations in the laboratory
Week 5:
Laboratory Management
·
Explain
what is meant by laboratory management, state the principles for good
laboratory management, describe the components of laboratory management, duties
of science laboratory staff, teacher and the HOD and also stock taking and
ordering in chemistry/biology laboratory.
Week 6 & 7:Safety
in the Laboratory
·
Describe
the causes of accidents in the laboratory, preventive measures to ensure
safety, type of accidents, general procedure for effective first aid, first aid
kit and its contents and first aid treatment of some common accident in the
lab.
Week :
Organization of the school laboratory
·
Describe
the storage of chemicals, arrangement of apparatus and waste disposal in the
laboratory
Week 9-10: Improvisation of science teaching equipment
·
Define
the concept “Improvisation”, state the advantages & disadvantages of
improvised materials in the teaching of science and mention sources of
materials for improvisation.
·
Carry
out a Project/Practicum to improvise some science teaching equipment
Week 11-12:
Revision and Examination
Assessment
& Grading Policy
|
S/N |
Item |
Percentage Score |
|
1. |
Quizzes/Tests |
20% |
|
2 |
Assignment/Project/Presentation |
10% |
|
3 |
Discussions |
10% |
|
4 |
Exam |
60% |
NB: Both continuous assessment and exams score are subject to moderation
Graded Course
Activities
Visit the course activities links
in Guru Online Portal App or website to access the assignments, projects,
presentation, discussion forum & quizzes/tests.
Late Work
Policy
Be sure to pay close
attention to deadlines-there will be no make-up assignment, discussion,
quizzes, or late work accepted without serious and compelling reason and
facilitator approval.
Viewing Work
Policy
Points you receive for
graded activities will be posted to the Guru Online Courses
Portal(courses.sundayibrahim.com).Click on the My Grades link on the left navigation
to view your points.
Course Policy
Students are expected to
attend all class sessions as listed on the course calendar. Participate and
build rapport. If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with
assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your facilitator
know as early as possible.
Complete
Assignments
All assignments for this
course will be submitted electronically through the Guru Online Courses Portal
unless otherwise instructed. Assignment must be submitted by the given deadline
or special permission must be requested from the facilitator before the due
date.
Commit to
Integrity
As a student in this
course, you are expected to be committed to active learning, class
participation and integrity in your behaviour in and out of the classroom.
Academic
Dishonesty policy
Avoid academic dishonesty
as all cost. Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing
false information or citation, plagiarism and helping someone to commit such an
act.
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