Pratical work in general and organic chemistry for L1 SNV

Abstract

Practical work (PW), commonly referred to as laboratory sessions or practicals, constitutes a pedagogical approach centered on experiential learning. It involves the performance of experiments designed to verify, illustrate, and complement the knowledge acquiredin theoretical courses. Such activities are particularly relevant to the experimental sciences. In contrast to lectures or tutorials, which are conducted primarily through oral or written means, practical sessions require the use of specialized equipment (e.g., laboratory glassware, chemical reagents, or computers). The instructional space dedicated to these activities, typically designed as a laboratory, is conventionally designated as a practical work laboratory or laboratory classroom. Practical work represents both an application and an assessment of students’ mastery of the scientific method, which entails formulating hypotheses, designing experimental protocols, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and refining the initial assumptions. Moreover, these sessions serve to demonstrate the techniques and processes implemented in applied workshops, while also allowing pedagogical materials to be adapted in accordance with the methods and technologies under investigation.