AIMS OF SCIENCE

AIMS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

NCF-2005
1. Know the facts and principles of science and its
applications, consistent with the stage of cognitive
development.
2. Acquire the skills and understand the methods and
processes that lead to generation and validation of scientific
knowledge,
NCFSE-2023
1. Developing understanding of scientific knowledge:
Students develop an understanding of the concepts, principles,
laws, and theories, and process capacities of science in keeping
with their developmental stage. They use this understanding to
explore and make sense of the world independently and in
collaboration with peers.
2. Developing the ability to use the scientific method: :
Students develop the ability to put forth arguments, predict,
analyse, draw logical conclusions, take decisions and valuate
situations using the scientific method.
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3. Develop a historical and developmental perspective
of science and to enable her to view science as a social
enterprise.
4. Relate to the environment (natural environment,
artifacts and people), local as well as global, and
appreciate the issues at the interface of science,
technology and society.
NCFSE-2023
3. Developing an understanding of how scientific
knowledge evolves:
Students develop a historical and developmental
perspective of science. They understand that scientific
knowledge developed as a result of the efforts of many
individuals across many years. They also understand how
the methods of science evolved over time
4. Developing an understanding of the connection
between science and other curricular
areas: Students view science as part of a larger canvas of
disciplines. They become aware of interlinkages across
disciplines. They understand that concepts, principles,
laws and theories cannot be viewed as isolated parts, but
together contribute to a holistic understanding of the
world.
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NCF-2005
5. Developing an understanding of the relationship
5. Acquire the requisite theoretical knowledge and
between science, technology, and
practical technological skills to enter the world of
society:
work,
Students appreciate the contribution of science to society,
and how different societal needs led to the generation of
scientific knowledge. They develop an understanding of
issues related to connections between science,
technology, and society, including the ethical aspects and
implications.
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NCF-2005
6. Developing a scientific temper: Students develop
6. Develop a historical and developmental
critical and evidence-based thinking, and freedom from
perspective of science and to enable her to view
fear and prejudice. They develop curiosity, a sense of
science as a social enterprise.
aesthetics, and creativity in science. They imbibe
scientific values and dispositions – honesty, integrity,
7. Imbibe the values of honesty, integrity,
scepticism, objectivity, tenacity, perseverance,
cooperation, concern for life and preservation
collaboration and cooperation, concern for
of environment
life, preservation of the environment
8. Cultivate ‘scientific temper’-objectivity, critical
thinking and freedom from fear and prejudice.
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4. Economic Participation:
NCF-2005 In the current context of India, a healthy economy needs to go
along with a healthy democracy. Effective participation in the
economy has positive impacts on both the individual and the
society. It provides material sustenance for the individual and
also generates economic opportunities for others in society. The
achievement of these aims makes individuals productive
members of the economy. The exposure and preparation of
vocational education in particular develops capacities and
dispositions to enter the world of work
5.Cultural and Social Participation:
Along with democracy and the economy, culture and the
society play an important role in the “mode of associated
living”. Cultures maintain continuity as well as change over
time. The NEP 2020 expect students to have ‘a rootedness
and pride in India, and its rich, diverse, ancient and modern
culture and knowledge systems and traditions’. They should
also acquire capacities and a disposition to contribute
meaningfully to culture.