1st Edition

Science Education Contemporary Concerns and Pedagogical Practices

By Aerum Khan, Jasim Ahmad Copyright 2026
384 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge India

384 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge India

384 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge India

The book dwells on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to successfully execute classroom instruction for easy science learning. This engaging textbook on the pedagogy of science introduces teacher trainees to the various methods, approaches, and models of teaching science and applying them in their teaching practice. The book focuses on the development of scientific... Read more

Dedication

Lists of figures

List of tables

About the authors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Science Education: An Introduction

2. Nature And Scope of Science

3. Science, Technology, Society and Environment

4.  General Aims of Science Teaching and Learning

5.  Objectives Of Science Teaching and Learning

6. Exploring Learners

7. Linking Theory and Practice in Science Teaching

8. Pedagogical Shifts in Science

9. Science Teaching: Learner Centered Strategies

10. Science Teaching: Multiple Strategies

11. Learning Resources in Science Teaching

12. Learners Assessment and Evaluation In Science

13. Planning For Teaching-Learning of Science

14. Lifelong Learning and Science Education

15. Professional Development of Science Teachers

16. School Science Curriculum

17. Science Education Projects & Curricular Reforms

18. Game-Based Teaching-Learning in Science

19. Present Scenario of Science Education

20. Science Education and Indian Knowledge System

References And Bibliography

Index

Biography

Aerum Khan is Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), F/o Education, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi.

Jasim Ahmad is Honorary Director, Academy of Professional Development of Urdu Medium Teachers (APDUMT) and Professor in the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, JMI.