Practicals are more about learning than teaching - they give you an opportunity to apply the information you have learned and discussed in lectures and tutorials. Labs are hands on, you will learn and apply new practical skills and there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get support when you need it.
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Preparing for practicals
Labs and practicals reinforce your learning by providing you with an opportunity to test, discover and apply theories and knowledge in your field. To make the most of your time, you should make sure you have done all the required pre-reading and attended or viewed any precursor lectures.
When preparing for a lab or practical think about the following things:
- Are you adequtely prepared, do you need to do more reading or re-watch any lectures?
- How does the lab or practical fit with other topics you've studied?
- Do you have any questions you would like to ask or be answered?
- What can you expect to learn, or better understand?
- Do I have all the equipment I need? (For example, a lab coat)
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Asking questions