Relevancy and efficacy of science activities for class VIII students, district South-West Delhi

Abstract

A well performed activity develops the ability to analysis, synthesis, evaluates and helps in achieving higher order cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning among students. It also provides opportunity to the students for developing and utilizing their experimental skills. The study was conducted on students of class VIII of DOE schools of district south west, Delhi during school experience programme. Specific activities were identified from standard VIII NCERT text book and their instructional objectives were identified. Tool was designed to check the appropriateness and effectiveness of these activities. Tool was consisting of eight indicators namely: able to follow the instructions, set up the apparatus, draw neat and labeled diagrams, conduct the activity and record the observations, make out inference, draw correct conclusions and apply the learning to real life situations. Qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed as per the objectives. The result of the study will facilitate the teacher in planning and implementing of new approach of learner based teaching,