The scientists and you about the importance of scientist research in India
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Research in science education is important, as it leads to ���progress' in science education, which further leads to 'progress in science.' According to R S Sindhu, researcher and professor (chemistry), Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM), NCERT, "The objective of research in science is essentially to achieve progress in economic growth, social development and environmental protection."
Listing some of the thrust areas of research in science education today, he says: "Curriculum development, studying misconceptions in science - by both students and teachers, studying pedagogy for teaching science for 21st Century learners, studying evaluation and assessment techniques and developing a scientific temper in students are a few key areas. Besides, action research is very important and we also need to assess the effect of some classroom practices in schools."
Sindhu also emphasises the need to study the extent as to which the curriculum is in tune with national and international demands and if it fulfils the objectives. Also, he adds that while a lot of research is already being done in the subject, some areas are yet to be addressed. He says: "The aim is to move away from rote and gain an understanding of concepts so that students remember them for life and can apply it to real-life situations, thus the practical component of teaching should be emphasised. The need is to study the effectiveness of low-cost and innovative experiments, different techniques of assessment of practical work and the scope of field trips and projects so that students feel involved and develop an interest in the subject."
Teacher-training and professional development of science teachers is another thrust area, feels Sindhu, and the focus here should be on studying the curricula of both pre-service and in-service science teacher-training programmes. He adds: "The need is to study the effectiveness of the use of ICT (information-communication-technology) in these programmes and develop web-based tools to cater to the professional needs of science teachers."
And as far as evaluation and assessment are concerned, he feels the scope and effectiveness of open-book examination besides assessing the effectiveness of new assessment reforms need to be examined. And lastly, he sums: "There is a need to develop a scientific temperament in children. We need to study the scientific attitude among secondary school students and develop pedagogical practices to inculcate that scientific temperament to create the scientists of tomorrow."
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