Science Education

The book dwells on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to successfully execute classroom instruction for easy science learning. This engaging textbook on the pedagogy of science introduces teacher trainees to the various methods, approaches and models of teaching science and applying them in their teaching practice.The book focuses on the development of scientific knowledge through a clear understanding of the nature of science and a discussion on all the various pedagogical shifts in science teaching. Written in the light of NEP-2020, NCFSE-2023, curriculum prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), this book is an ideal companion not only for teacher trainees but also for in-service teachers and researchers in related fields.The book will be useful to students, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators. It will also be of much value to in-service teachers, practitioners in different settings, policy makers, curriculum designers, and researchers in the field of science education.

Aerum Khan is Associate Professor, Science Education at Dept of TT & NFE (IASE), F/o Education, JMI, New Delhi. She has teaching and research experience of 16+ years, published 90+ articles, SLMs, chapters and research papers in Botany and Education, presented papers in 100+ Seminars and Conferences, has authored 15+ books (joint and edited), guiding 6 PhDs, developed 167+ video lectures for National telecast through SwayamPrabha, MoE-GoI. She is the recipient of the ‘Inspiring Woman Awards 2021’ from ‘Fourth Screen Education’ for outstanding and remarkable services in the field of Education.Jasim Ahmad is Hony. Director, APDUMT, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and Professor at the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, JMI. Served as Hony. Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education, JMI; Dy. Director, Design Innovation Centre, JMI; and Principal, Jamia Senior Secondary School. With 25+ years of teaching experiences, he has published 25 books (sole, joint and edited), 75+ research papers, 60+ conference papers, 26 edited book Chapters, 16 SLMs, 250+ invited talks, 100+ workshops, supervised 23 Ph.Ds and 75+ dissertations.