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Do Labs Need to be Done in a Laboratory?

The Influence of Laboratory Delivery Method on Learning Outcomes. Do Labs Need to be Done in a Laboratory?. Curtis M. Shoaf Parkland College. lab·o·ra·to·ry: [ lab -r uh -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee,  lab -er- uh -;  British l uh - bor - uh -t uh -ree, - uh -tree].

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Do Labs Need to be Done in a Laboratory?

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  1. The Influence of Laboratory Delivery Method on Learning Outcomes. Do Labs Need to be Done in a Laboratory? Curtis M. Shoaf Parkland College

  2. lab·o·ra·to·ry: [lab-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, lab-er-uh-; British luh-bor-uh-tuh-ree, -uh-tree] • 1. a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc. • 2. any place, situation, set of conditions, or the like, conducive to experimentation, investigation, observation, etc. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/laboratory

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  7. The Research 9 Courses 308 Students • Ast 101 The Solar System • Bio 101 General Biology • Bio 104 Environmental Biology • Bio 186 Heredity and Society • Che 102 General Chemistry II • Che 106,107 Chemistry for the Health Professions • Esc 102 Introduction to Physical Geology • Phy 122 General Physics II

  8. Methodologies • Classroom • Traditional labs performed in laboratory • Virtual • Computer simulations/interactive software • Lab Kit • Portable labs that can be performed outside traditional laboratory

  9. All Courses (Content Questions) N=49 • Traditional Laboratory • Pre 51% SD 35% • Post 70% SD 30% • Lab Kit • Pre 56% SD 31% • Post 69% SD 29% • Virtual • Pre 55% SD 31% • Post 62% SD 33%

  10. Demographic Questions “How confident are you that you will be successful in the laboratory part of the course?” “What is the likelihood you would enroll in a fully online college science class in which labs would be performed at home or on your computer?” Pre-Lab “How engaged or interested in doing this lab are you?” “How anxious are you about doing this lab?” Content Questions Post-Lab “How confident are you that you completed this lab correctly?” “Did you feel isolated while you completed this lab activity? Content Questions Final Course Survey “Rank the lab methodologies according to your preference” “Rank the lab methodologies according to difficulty”

  11. Lab Methodology /Psychological Constructs • No statistically significant effect with respect to post lab student satisfaction • There were statistically significant effects for post lab self-efficacy, post lab teacher immediacy, and time on task.

  12. Lab Methodology /Psychological Constructs • Self-efficacy, teacher immediacy • Classroom vs. Virtual/Lab Kit • Time on task • Lab Kit vs. Classroom

  13. Final Thoughts • The laboratories of the 21st Century can be more diverse and accessible than ever before. • We must prepare students to learn in new environments and in new ways. • Good methodologies and student engagement are just as important as equipment and buildings.

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