Laboratory school is a school used for the observation and study of children, and for the evaluation of teaching methods. It is sometimes called a campus school, because it is usually located on the campus of a college or a university. It may be an elementary school, a high school, or a combination of the two.
The laboratory school carries on all the functions of a regular public school. It also provides opportunity for one or more of the following activities: (1) College students in education can observe children and teaching methods. (2) Students can practice teaching under the supervision of experienced teachers. (3) College staff members and students can do research and experimentation in teaching methods.
