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astonrail_handbook:hei_teachers:typs_and_methods:type-method_012

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types_and_methods_list
classificationteaching and learning method
name of type or methodeExperiment
short description- A scientific method to discover new facts, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate an already known fact
- It relies on repeatable hands-on tests or investigations that are meant to demonstrate a cause-effect relationship, or further analysing the effect of different variables in the problem at hand
is applicaple or could be used for- Concepts where simple experiments convey a lot of information while engaging the students in small, hands-on challenges
- Creative thinking, developing practical knowledge
be aware of (challenges)- Resource intensive (local, installations, fungible material, personnel, etc. )
- Safety critical issues during experiments
to be complemented by- Learning of theoretical concepts before, during, or after the experiments
- Report writing individually or in groups
short description of examplesKTH (23): Experiment
best practice examplesbp_23_method_experiment.pdf
astonrail_handbook/hei_teachers/typs_and_methods/type-method_012.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/08 09:32 by anne-katrin_o