Role of Laboratories and Science Teaching Material in Science Teaching and Students Learning at Secondary Level in Public Schools

Abstract

The focus of this study is on the Role of laboratories in science teaching and students learning at secondary level in public schools. The science education is incomplete without the practical work and use of labs. This research study find out the utilization, availability and role of labs and science teaching material in science teaching and students learning at secondary level. It is a qualitative study and the purpose of this study is to explore the present difficulties and problems in science due to deficiencies of labs which affect both on science teaching and learning of students. Data is collected by interviews directed to science teachers. Interviews were semi structured. Researcher used open-ended questions. These interviews were recorded and transcribed by using thematic analysis, themes and subthemes are used for the analysis of data. The findings of this study showed that labs and science material is very essentials for the improvement of student learning and play significant role in the development of science education. Government should ensure the availability of science lab with enrich material in each school.