Design of Interactive Protocols that Help Students to Prepare for Laboratory Work

Laboratory education makes up an extensive part of natural science at universities. To support meaningful learning during laboratory work, students should prepare by carefully studying the protocols. The aim this study was to design and evaluate a preparative material that focuses on protocol steps with goal help (i) understand “why” (reason or theory) steps, (ii) make practical choices, (iii) do troubleshooting. reach goal, have been enriched theoretical, practical, troubleshooting, and/or calculation questions form interactive This process resulted in list choices (i.e., when include question how question) showcase These protocols were implemented evaluated real educational setting. From evaluation results, it concluded successful preparing for work. After reported more diverse slightly less positive contribution their understanding ability choices. A significant difference found perceived usefulness troubleshooting before versus after which is suggested as topic further investigation.