“Engagement in research work is a major pre-condition for creative teaching and stimulation of creativity. … research atmosphere in the universities and colleges has a direct bearing on the entire character and quality of teachers and through them it influences the identification and development of pupils” (Kothari Commission Report, 1966, p.409). Recent re-structuring of curriculum.. read more →
A combination physical science class with students from grades 9-11 was observed in a multi-ethnic school for a period of three weeks. The investigator observed and audiotaped seven class periods, each of 59 minutes duration, interviewed three science teachers, and collected documents such as seating charts, student grade reports, work sheets, question papers, etc. There.. read more →
Abstract New learning is intertwined with what already exist in learners’ cognitive structure. Learners are more likely to construct an interpretation that agrees with their notions of reality and or misconceptions. The objective of the present study is to shed some light on the misconceptions of seventh-grade students more specifically on the concepts related to force, motion, structure of.. read more →
Abstract New learning is intertwined with what already exist in learners’ cognitive structure. Learners are more likely to construct an interpretation that agrees with their notions of reality and or misconceptions. The objective of the present study is to shed some light on the misconceptions of seventh-grade students more specifically on the concepts related to.. read more →