type-method_016

types_and_methods_list
classification	teaching and learning method
name of type or methode	Laboratory exercise
short description	Practical exercises in individual (or in small groups) done in a laboratory to deepen and to apply theoretical aspects
is applicaple or could be used for	- Gaining first practical experience related to the theory in an simplified, academic context - Practical verification/testing of theoretical knowledge
be aware of (challenges)	- Preparation is very time-consuming - In most cases, simplifications have to be made to the laboratory setup or test implementation so that implementation in the laboratory is possible - Very support-intensive - Previous work of the student about the topic covered in the lab - Generally, a high initial budget is required to acquire the resources for the laboratory
to be complemented by	- Practice report, practical test - Teaching theory and showing and classifying it in larger contexts - Transfer methods to other framework conditions
short description of examples	TH Wildau (27): use of railway operation laboratory UMA (28): Pracical exercise in laboratory
best practice examples	bp_27_method_laboratory_exercise_1.pdf, bp_28_method_laboratory_exercise_2.pdf