A STUDY OF TASK ORIENTED TEACHING IN

RELATION TO 21ST CENTURY SKILLS (THE 4c’S)

BASED ON STEAM EDUCATION AT SECONDARY
SCHOOL LEVEL

Dissertation Submitted to

BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL

For partial fulfilment for the degree of
Master of Education

Guide Researcher
Dr.Rana Mujeeb Khan Taranjeet Kaur Batra
Assistant Professor, M.Ed Trainee
IASE (Bhopal) IASE (Bhopal)

Institute of Advanced Studies in Education

Bhopal (M.P.)
(2019-2021)
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Bhopal (M.P.)

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “A STUDY OF TASK
ORIENTED TEACHING IN RELATION TO 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
(THE 4C’S) BASED ON STEAM EDUCATION AT SECONDARY
SCHOOL LEVEL” submitted by Taranjeet Kaur Batra to the Institute of
Advanced Studies in Education, Bhopal for the degree of Master of Education is
a record of research work carried out by her under my supervision and guidance
to the best of my knowledge. The information and findings presented in this
research work is authentic.

Place: Bhopal Dr. Rana Mujeeb Khan

Date: June 2021 Asst. Professor
 Institute of Advanced Studies in Education
Bhopal (M.P.)

DECLARATION

I Taranjeet Kaur Batra, M.Ed. Trainee hereby declare that the work in this
dissertation entitled “A STUDY OF TASK ORIENTED TEACHING IN
RELATION TO 21ST CENTURY SKILLS (THE 4C’S) BASED ON STEAM
EDUCATION AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL” has been carried out by
me is submitted the department of IASE, Bhopal is a record of an original work
done by me and this research work is true to the best of my knowledge and not
submitted to any other University or Institute.

Place: Bhopal Taranajeet Kaur Batra

Date: June 2021 M.Ed. Trainee
 Acknowledgement
Thanks to Almighty that enabled me to research on this in this topic.
I revere the patronage and moral support of my teachers and passionate
encouragement made it possible for me to complete this work.

I submit my heartiest gratitude to respected Principal Sir,

Dr. Dhirendra Chaturvedi and to all my respected Professor for their sincere
and valuable guidance and help for completing this research work. I am
deeply indebted to my teachers and other members of department for their
valuable help and support for preparation of this work. I would like to express
my special gratitude to Dr. Rana Mujeeb Khan who guided me to complete
my work.

My joy knows no bonds in expressing my cordial gratitude to respected

Dr. F.S. Khan, respected Dr. Mahesh Jain and my daughter Roshni Batra
and to my colleagues who helped me throughout the research work.

I humbly extend my thanks to concern persons who cooperated with me

in this regard.

Researcher
Taranjeet Kaur Batra
M.Ed. (Trainee)
IASE (Bhopal)
 TABLE CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................5
Introduction......................................................................................................5
Digital Literacy Of A Modern Teacher............................................................7
21st century skills in education......................................................................14
The Four Cs: Super Skills for the 21st Century..............................................15
Four C’s as a Means for Learning Science.....................................................16
Engaging Students in Science........................................................................17
STEM to STEAM Initiatives.........................................................................18
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.............................................................18
CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK.................................................................18
Creativity in education...................................................................................18
Collaboration Skills.......................................................................................19
Critical Thinking............................................................................................20
Communication skills....................................................................................20
21st Century Skills in Science Teaching and Learning...................................21
 Social and cross-cultural skills....................................................................22
 Productivity and accountability...................................................................22
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROBLEM..............................................................22
HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY..................................................................23
HYPOTHESIS :.............................................................................................24
DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY.............................................................25
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.............................................................27
DESIGN OF THE STUDY...................................................................................34
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................34
DESIGN OF THE STUDY............................................................................34
VARIABLES.................................................................................................35
RESEARCH PLAN AND PROCEDURE.....................................................35
SAMPLE DESIGN........................................................................................37
 SAMPLE OF THE STUDY...........................................................................37
COLLECTION OF DATA............................................................................38
DESCRIPTION OF TOOLS..........................................................................38
RESEARCH TOOLS :-.................................................................................39
ADMISSION OF TOOLS.............................................................................41
STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES USED.........................................................41
STATISTICAL TECHNIQUE.......................................................................41
ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION OF DATA...........................................45
RESULTS..........................................................................................................45
Analysis of Results :......................................................................................58
SUMMARY..........................................................................................................60
RESEARCH QUESTIONS............................................................................62
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY............................................................................62
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.............................................................63
Delimitation of the problem...........................................................................63
HYPOTHESIS OF STUDY...........................................................................63
DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOLS.................................................................64
ADMINISTRATION OF TOOLS.....................................................................64
RESULT OF THE STUDY...........................................................................64
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................64
SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER RESEARCH.................................................66
BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................68