Teaching Physical science: Aims and objectives

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
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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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