Teaching Physical science
- 1. Teaching Physical Science :Teaching Physical Science : Aims & ObjectivesAims & Objectives with respect to NCF & KCF Bavijesh ThaliyilBavijesh Thaliyil M.Ed, Dept. of educationM.Ed, Dept. of education University of KeralaUniversity of Kerala
- 2. Educational Distortion (Learning has become a source of burden and stress for children) Textbooks/Workbooks Information Overload Incomprehension Tests and Examinations 1 2 3 4
- 3. National Curriculum Framework – A prelude Curriculum framework for school education to attempts at visualising a reorientation of the system to keep the educational effort in step with the changing times. The curriculum for the ten- year school-1975 National curriculum for elementary and secondary education- 1988. The reorientation of curricular and instructional materials to make them more child centered Implementation of (CCE) continuous and comprehensive evaluation National curriculum framework for school education-2000 Integrated and thematic approach emphasis on empirical education integration of language and mathematics in first two year schooling to involves the participation of teachers in planning, implementing and evaluate the curriculum
- 4. NCF – Contents & Structure Perspectives Learning and Knowledge Curricular areas, school stages and assessment School and Classroom environment Systematic reforms
- 5. NCF – Perspectives Connecting knowledge to life outside school A shift from the rote method Enrching the curriculum for overall development of children Making examinations flexible and integrating them with classroom life. Nurture identity of caring concerns within the democratic policy of our country Emphasis on arts, heritage crafts, health and physical education and peace Promote vocation based education Emphasis on systematic reforms, examination reforms like community participation of academic planning Create a link between school and society
- 6. Science
- 7. NCF - Aims Know the facts and principles of physical science and its applications consistent with the stage of cognitive development Acquire the skills and understand the methods and processes that lead to generation and validation of scientific knowledge Develop a historical and developmental perspective of physical science and to enable her to view science as a social enterprise Relate to the environment (natural environment, artefacts and people), local as well as global, and appreciate the issues at the interface of science, technology and society, Acquire the requisite theoretical knowledge and practical technological skills to enter the world of work
- 8. NCF - Aims Nurture the natural curiosity, aesthetic sense and creativity in science and technology Imbibe the values of honesty, integrity, cooperation, concern for life and preservation of environment Cultivate ‘scientific temper’-objectivity, critical thinking and freedom from fear and prejudice
- 9. NCF - Objectives Develop the spirit of inquiry, observation skill, aesthetic sensibility and creativity develop problem solving capacity and critical thinking To discover the interrelationship between science and technology Develop scientific temper, encourage the spirit of inquiry and experimentation inculcate the research aptitude Positive attitude the society and democracy
- 10. NCF – Implications for curriculum and practice Teaching for Construction of Knowledge The Value of Interactions Designing Learning Experiences Approaches to Planning Critical Pedagogy
- 11. NCF – Curriculum areas Mathematics Language Science Social Sciences Art Education Health & Physical Education Education for Peace Habitat & Learning Traditional Areas Other Areas
- 12. KCF 2007 – A prelude After the formation of NCERT in 1961, Kerala has been following all the curriculum reform efforts initiated at the national level. For instance, the state initiated the process for reforming its curriculum following the national curriculum framework 1975. In 1997, that an effort for the formulation of a comprehensive curriculum focusing on the process of teaching and learning was attempted in Kerala. Rooted in the emerging methodology and strategies, an integrated method of learning, a process oriented activity based approach, viewing learner as a constructer of knowledge, recognizing the role of society in knowledge construction and idea of continues and comprehensive evaluation came into effect. However the state’s curriculum reform effort gained further impetus with the formulation of NCF 2005. NCF 2005 and the position papers provided ground for introspection and formulation of the Kerala curriculum frame work 2007.
- 13. KCF – Objectives The education system that is envisaged should be capable of promoting a social order based on the equality and justice. To develop a sense in preserving all available resources in nature and to utilize them judiciously. To develop each child as a responsible citizen of the society. Creating a generation upholding nationalism and capturing the meaning of unity in diversity. To create an awareness on once on right and right of others in children The education system that is envisaged should be capable of promoting a social order based on the equality and justice. To develop a sense in preserving all available resources in nature and to utilize them judiciously. To develop each child as a responsible citizen of the society. Creating a generation upholding nationalism and capturing the meaning of unity in diversity. To create an awareness on once on right and right of others in children
- 14. KCF – Aims of Physical science education Development of scientific temperament and its application in daily life Development of scientific temperament and its application in daily life Engagement in scientific methods like observation, experimentation, data collection, interpretation of data, analysis, theorising, examining for construction of knowledge Nurturing the ability to examine scientifically the problems of daily life as well as social issues and seeking logical solutions Recognising and developing one’s own interests and abilities in technical and vocational fields
- 15. KCF – Aims of Physical science education Imbibing a humanistic outlook and developing a world view based on it Recognizing the importance of understanding historical development of ideas. Nurturing lateral thinking ability for enabling the learners to look at things from different perspectives and to seek new solutions Developing scientific literacy that provides for building awareness of scientific process Encouraging the development of logical thinking
- 16. KCF – Aims of Physical science education Imbibing a humanistic outlook and developing a world view based on it Recognizing the importance of understanding historical development of ideas. Nurturing lateral thinking ability for enabling the learners to look at things from different perspectives and to seek new solutions Developing scientific literacy that provides for building awareness of scientific process Encouraging the development of logical thinking
- 17. KCF – Learning methodology Individual learning Competitive learning Every student fixes a specific aim and works towards the achievement of it Students complete with each other and learn. Co-operative learning Students corporate and works towards the achievement of a common goal
- 18. Conclusion Every curriculum framework to build up a national system of education. By the time the learner of today gets involved in the process of production in the society, the nature and the needs of the society would have changed considerably. Besides, the changes occur at a rapid pace and Science and Technology would continue to occupy a central position in becoming the inspiration behind such changes. Learning gives Creativity Creativity leads to thinking Thinking provides knowledge Knowledge makes YOU great “ ”
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