Pedagogy of Science and its Theoretical Underpinnings |
Author(s): |
| Dr. Gopal Krishna Thakur , Noida International University, Greater Noida |
Keywords: |
| Pedagogy of Science, Learning Theories, Behaviourist Approach of Learning, Constructivist Perspective of Learning |
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The instructional strategy or pedagogy of science has always remained at the centre of academic debate among educationists, psychologists, and educational thinkers. The dominant ideologies in different times have influenced the science curriculum construction and its teaching - learning methodologies in their respective influence zone. Learning theories have played very influential roles in formulating the teaching - learning strategies across the globe. From behaviourist approach of learning to constructivist perspective of learning - the formulation of pedagogy has come a long way. This concept paper discusses Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory as an important theoretical underpinning of Science Teaching in the backdrop of constructivist perspective of learning and other contemporary learning theories. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV2I10039 Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 10 Publication Date: 01/01/2015 Page(s): 20-24 |
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