India's Educational Dilemma in 21st Century

Annette Smith, CEO, Association of Science Education spoke on the challenges of teaching science and mathematics. She said that other than being addressed at the individual classroom level, these challenges needs to be addressed at government and policy level, at national level too. It must be ensured that that teaching and learning becomes enjoyable for both the teacher and student through good teaching practices.

At classroom level it is expected that the students must engage with questions and become aware of what they are learning and what is expected of them to deliver from the acquired knowledge. Smith further added that the students must be involved in learning that is inclusive. She restated that it is necessary that teachers are equipped with right skills and training.

For instance, at the Imperial College in London classes are held by professors for school teachers to help them expand their knowledge-base. Sir Keith O'Nions, Rector, Imperial College London said, “We also have a Reach Out Lab for school children. In this lab, school students come for free, spend time and learn about science from PG students and professors. This way, we reach out to schools, which may not have good provisions,” as reported by TNN.

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