IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICAL WORK
we cannot imagine someone teaching you to swim or drive a vehicle, within four walls of a classroom? It is impossible!! You have to get into the water to learn swimming and you have to be out on the road to learn driving. Some subjects are skill based and practice oriented. Theoretical knowledge of skill- based subjects needs to be supported by practice. Subjects like teaching and engineering are skill based. In these subjects, practical knowledge is more important than theoretical knowledge. Practical work includes experiments in laboratories, study tours, projects, assignments etc. the advantages of practical work are unmatched. Getting theoretical knowledge has no value until students can apply it for practical purposes.
When you do something with
your own hands you remember better.
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Practical work promotes
experiential learning.
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Practical work encourages
self-learning.
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Practical work familiarizes
students with tools and equipment that he will be required to use.
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Practice leads to perfection.
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One cannot become an expert
overnight; greater the practice, greater the expertise.
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Practical work is a good
change from the monotonous lecture method.
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Students are required to
participate actively in practical activities.
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Involvement of students is
more in practical work.
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Practical work complements
theory.
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Practical assignments are
often carried out in groups. Group work helps to inculcate social values and
values like sharing, cooperation, team spirit, compassion etc.
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Practical work makes students
independent and increases their confidence.
Hence, there are several benefits of practical
work. At the same time it must be remembered that theoretical knowledge is also
important. Practical work is application of theory. Theory creates a strong
base for practical work. One must be able to achieve a balance between theory
and practice for best results. Theory and practice are two sides of the same
coin.
