Abstract
Science laboratories have an important role in imparting scientific education. Many topics of science cannot be understood through studding only theories. Only they can be understood through a procedure that can only be executed in laboratories. The objective of this study was to find out the available facilities in high school regarding LAB equipment and to determine available quantity of laboratory equipment in high schools. It is further to be determined how these resources/Equipment can play a important role in education of science. In order to fulfill the objective, the study drew upon primary and secondary material. The primary source data for the study was collected largely through the questionnaires from science teachers and students. Appropriate tools and techniques were applied for collecting necessary information for the study. All the related data or document was also revived. The relevant data covered both boys and girls high schools situated in Quetta. Total ten high schools were selected. The data was initially tabulated, compiled and processed. The data collected from high schools revealed that the scientific equipment and laboratory were only existed in high schools. The middle schools w lacked such facility. The experimental work was not considered important in middle schools. According to the results of this study, 99.5% high schools had laboratories. But half of the laboratories were not fully functioned. Lack of interest of teachers were seen in performing practices. No sufficient scientific equipment was seen. 60% respondents were not satisfied with sufficient quantity of equipment in laboratories of high schools. 43% respondents were not satisfied with the quality of scientific equipment. The quality of facilities can have great effect on quality of science education. It was concluded that the Baluchistan province is far behind in scientific education. The basic reason behind this situation is the weak education system. The schools were facing major problem of missing facilities regarding science equipment. It is recommended that the scientific equipment should be included in cluster program. Before procurement of equipment the required list of items should be demanded from headmasters or headmistress. Education department of Baluchistan should allocate sufficient budget for the procurement of laboratory equipment and this budget should be spent by head teachers.
Shazia Azeem1, Dr. Sajida Naureen2. (2018) Analysis of the available Resources in Science Laboratories in High Schools of Quetta District, Balochistan Review, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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