Lack of Laboratory work and Its Impacts on Educational Performance at Secondary Schools Level

Muhammad Iftikhar and Qurat-Ul-Ain

Science is a practical subject and the phenomena of learning by doing is the most useful method for learning of science subjects. It is clear that the concepts, principles, implementations and components of science become more significant as they are used in everyday life. Students are the future and they may raise a developed country if they are interested in science. The secondary level must be as effective as possible because it serves as the beginning point for higher education. Science subjects are the most significant. Students who want to acquire higher education degrees or who want to specialize in engineering or the medical sciences need to have a solid foundation in areas of science. The focus should be on giving secondary students a solid foundation in science that they may use for future education, daily life or research projects. This foundation should be clear and consistent. The use of Laboratory work at school level should be focused and the work should be skills oriented. The demand of skilled man power is increasing day by day. Therefore, the importance of practical of science subjects also have same importance. In schools, most of the time practical work ignored due to lack of chemicals or other equipment’s etc. So, the requirement of these facilities should be provided at schools level to promote practical activities to enhance skills of students.