The purpose of this study is to lead learners to observe the natural objects and phenomena correctly, and set up practical examples of effective methods for the study of elementary science by the learners participating at positive activities in the st...
The purpose of this study is to lead learners to observe the natural objects and phenomena correctly, and set up practical examples of effective methods for the study of elementary science by the learners participating at positive activities in the study with absorbing interest.
I have analysed the problems existing in the study of elementary science which is being progressed in the proper educational institutes upon my investigation of the study from the following points of view :
1. Learning method in elementary science which pupils are desirous of.
2. Constitution of school course requested in the study of elementary science
3. Interest of the pupi1s in their study of elementary science.
4. Response shown by the parents of the pupils ill their own study of elementary science.
As the result of my analysis mentioned above, the followinig problems have been detected :
1. The further pupils advance in their study of the subject, the more they are interested in independent study of method, and the more they are desirous of individual experiment needed in its study.
2. Questions, instructions, and demonstrations given on the part of teachers have great influences on durability of the pupils' interest and concern in consequence of their teaching methods.
3. The result of my analysis shows 5,2% of the pupils are fond of the subject, and 22,3% of them are not; (N=578) the followings are the reasons shown in otation as described :
a. Contents of the subject are hard to make out.
b. Vast bulk of contents of the subject is unbearable.
c. Scientific terms used in the subject are inintelligible.
d. The subject is uninteresting.
The reasons of their being fond of the subject are :
a. They have chances of conducting experiments and observation on the subject.
b. They can enjoy pleasure experiments on the subject.
4. The subject meets with little response on the part of the parents on the occasion of their own study of the subject, proving of little service to them. The reasons ascertained are :
a. They lack understanding of the contents of the subject. (54.2%)
b. They can hardly afford to prepare for research materials (36.2%)
This shows the fact that we can hardly warrant any sanguine expectations regarding their home learning of the subject,
The following are methods of teaching conducted practically in order to solve the abovementioned problems, the result of which got the Pupils interested intensively in their study of the subject, bring on a remarkable change in their learning attitude :
1. Teaching method by funny form style ( applied by the lesson, "Light and Shawdgw", 2nd Pear grae)
2. Teaching method by vigorous mannerr of acfivity in teaching (applied by the lesson, ('Eleectric Current and Magnetic Field, 6th year grade)
a. Investigation of the pupils, readiness.
b. Presentation of phenomena for independent study of the subject.
3. Teaching method by analysis of teaching materials.