Labs: What do we want students to learn?

This lecture covers the goals of labs in science and engineering education, including disciplinary knowledge, scientific inquiry skills, and transversal skills. It explains the process of scientific inquiry, learning science by doing it, and the characteristics of inquiry-based labs. The lecture also discusses the effectiveness of inquiry-based teaching compared to other methods, emphasizing the importance of reflection in learning. It concludes by highlighting the benefits of inquiry-based labs and the impact of active guidance on student learning.