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= Pedagogy of Science =

= Pedagogy of Science =

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= Institutions for Science Education =

= Institutions for Science Education =

# Indian Institute of Scientific Education and Research [[http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/]]<br> The Government of India, through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), has established five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER).These institutes are located in Bhopal, Mohali, Pune, Kolkata and Thiruvanantapuram. <br> The IISERs represent a unique initiative in India where teaching and education are totally integrated with state-of-the-art research nurturing both curiosity and creativity in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. Each IISER is an autonomous institution awarding its own Masters and Doctoral degrees.

# [http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/ Indian Institute of Scientific Education and Research]<br> The Government of India, through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), has established five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER). These institutes are located in Bhopal, Mohali, Pune, Kolkata and Thiruvanantapuram. <br> The IISERs represent a unique initiative in India where teaching and education are totally integrated with state-of-the-art research nurturing both curiosity and creativity in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. Each IISER is an autonomous institution awarding its own Masters and Doctoral degrees. <br>  

<br> # Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education [[http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/]]<br>Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. The broad goals of the Centre are to promote equity and excellence in science and mathematics education from primary school to undergraduate college level, and encourage the growth of scientific literacy in the country.

#[http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/ Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education]<br>Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. The broad goals of the Centre are to promote equity and excellence in science and mathematics education from primary school to undergraduate college level, and encourage the growth of scientific literacy in the country.

= Articles by teachers on Science and Science Education =

= Articles by teachers on Science and Science Education =

== Blog by Dr S N Prasad, Principal(Retd), RIE ==

== Blog by Dr S N Prasad, Principal(Retd), RIE ==

===About the author===

'''About the author'''

Dr. S N Prasad is a Former Principal & Professor of Physics, Regional Institute of Education [NCERT], Mysore. Teacher Educator and Educational Consultant with over forty years of field experience. He is actively involved in popularization of Science, including Observational Astronomy, through lectures, demonstrations and writings

Dr. S N Prasad is a Former Principal & Professor of Physics, Regional Institute of Education [NCERT], Mysore. Teacher Educator and Educational Consultant with over forty years of field experience. He is actively involved in popularization of Science, including Observational Astronomy, through lectures, demonstrations and writings

He blogs at http://drsnprasadmysoreindia.blogspot.com/<br>

He blogs at http://drsnprasadmysoreindia.blogspot.com/<br>

I have just received reliable information that, due to unavoidable reasons, the End of the World has been postponed!  The revised date is yet to be announced!

I have just received reliable information that, due to unavoidable reasons, the End of the World has been postponed!  The revised date is yet to be announced!

== Yet Another Confession of a Science Teacher ==

== Yet Another Confession of a Science Teacher - N J Krishnan ==

===About the author===

'''About the author'''

N. J. Krishnan is a former Head Master of The Valley School and a teacher of Physics and Mathematics. He also established and headed the Teacher Resource Centre in The Valley School.<br>

N. J. Krishnan is a former Head Master of The Valley School and a teacher of Physics and Mathematics. He also established and headed the Teacher Resource Centre in The Valley School.<br>

This article was published in the KFI Journal - Jun 2008, Issue 12<br><br>

This article was published in the KFI Journal - Jun 2008, Issue 12<br><br>

The third possibility: give the visitor space to look around; point out some of the interesting aspects, suggest the interesting lanes and by-lanes she can take to explore the edifice — preferably by herself. Give her the time and space to do so, but also provide her with the certainty that you are available when she needs you. Be with her when she needs you; let her loose when she does not. In this lies the possibility of true involvement and understanding.

The third possibility: give the visitor space to look around; point out some of the interesting aspects, suggest the interesting lanes and by-lanes she can take to explore the edifice — preferably by herself. Give her the time and space to do so, but also provide her with the certainty that you are available when she needs you. Be with her when she needs you; let her loose when she does not. In this lies the possibility of true involvement and understanding.

=== What is the role of a science teacher ===

== What is the role of a science teacher - Ranjani Ranganathan ==

'''Ranjani Ranganathan is a science and mathematics teacher and works with IT for Change.<br>'''

Ranjani Ranganathan is a science and mathematics teacher and works with IT for Change.<br>

“Choice of subjects to teach is not entirely involuntary in this school,” joked the veteran Physics teacher.  We were discussing the possibility of my moving to High School to teach Physics and Math.  Let it be known that I was formally trained to teach junior school and primary school children. <br><br>

“Choice of subjects to teach is not entirely involuntary in this school,” joked the veteran Physics teacher.  We were discussing the possibility of my moving to High School to teach Physics and Math.  Let it be known that I was formally trained to teach junior school and primary school children. <br><br>

Lest I sound like I have given up on teaching Physics in school, I must hasten to add this.  How the teacher presents science in school has a direct effect on how the student views the subject later on.  This is true, I am sure, of other subjects as well, but is critical for science and math.  What matters is the teacher’s attitude and approach to learning and teaching.  Of course, at least part of this statement is motivated by self-preservation interests.  Regardless, I do think qualifications are not the only things that matter.  And if I have done my job well, at least some of my students may revisit Physics later in life and grapple with concepts that they thought they had understood!<br><br>

Lest I sound like I have given up on teaching Physics in school, I must hasten to add this.  How the teacher presents science in school has a direct effect on how the student views the subject later on.  This is true, I am sure, of other subjects as well, but is critical for science and math.  What matters is the teacher’s attitude and approach to learning and teaching.  Of course, at least part of this statement is motivated by self-preservation interests.  Regardless, I do think qualifications are not the only things that matter.  And if I have done my job well, at least some of my students may revisit Physics later in life and grapple with concepts that they thought they had understood!<br><br>

So, you think I have got it all figured out? You wish.  I am supposed to teach Class 11 Physics next year.  It is de ja vu all over again…..

So, you think I have got it all figured out? You wish.  I am supposed to teach Class 11 Physics next year.  It is de ja vu all over again…..