Practical work is viewed by the vast majority of science teachers, as an essential and integral part of science education. In fact, many regard it as an indispensable aspect of being a 'science teacher' (Donnolly 1998 from review Practical work effectiveness in primary/sec schools Abraham). Practical work can encompass numerous components, that can be divided into two main groups as described in Woodley E, (2009), as follows: 1) Core activities: Included in these are 'hands-on' activities such as different investigations, laboratory techniques and procedures, as well as fieldwork. These kinds of activities can help improve the development of students' practical laboratory skills, as well as helping them to comprehend key scientific concepts and phenomena.
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