Issues in Indian science education

 


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On the basis of the this blogger’s articles referenced  from  NCERT’s  Journal “School Science, the main issues of the science education are: implementing concept attainment model; making science education process-based and value oriented learning; use of low-cost science activities; gender equity in science education using cooperative learning strategy;  and  STEM education.

The references of Dr Lalit Kishore’s work have cited in  “Koireng, R. R, (2020), Research in Science Education in India, Indian Education Review, 58 (1)” (see inset clipping)

References


Kishore, L. (2000). Incorporating Value Education in Science Teaching. School Science. 38 (1). pp. 92–96.

Kishore, L. (2002). Lecturing and Rote-Learning Leading to Misconceptions in Physics. School Science. 40 (4). pp. 43–45.

Kishore, L. (2003). Sound and Wave Motion Concepts at the School Level with Soda Straws: Some Inexpensive Demonstrations. School Science. 41 (1). pp. 51–52.

Kishore, L. (2004). Masculine Image of Physics: Breaking the Mould for Attracting Girls to Physics Courses. School Science. 42 (4). pp. 95–97.

Kishore, L. (2006). Learning Science Hands-on way with Discarded Plastic Bottles and Polythene Bags. School Science. 44 (4). pp. 48–53.

Kishore. L. and T. Tamhane. (2013). Teaching the Effects of Force at Grade Level VI: Textual Activities versus Hands-on Activities. School Science.51 (4). pp. 21–25.

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