Scientific Attitude and Pedagogy of Science
Scientific attitude
pedagogy of science and
lifescience
Harinder kaur
Asst. professor
Sadbhavna college of Education
Scientific attitude
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Definition: Scientific attitude can be defined
as, “open mindedness, a desire for accurate
knowledge, confidence in procedures for
seeking knowledge and the expectation that
the solution of the problem will come through
the use of verified knowledge”.
characteristics of scientific attitude
A man with scientific attitude has :
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i. is critical in observation and thought,
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ii. respects other’s point of views and is ready to change his
decision on presentation of new and convincing evidence,
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iii. is curious to know more about the things around him wants to
know whys, what’s and how’s of things he observes,
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iv. does not believe in superstitions and false beliefs ,
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v. suspends judgments until suitable support is obtained,
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vi. believes in cause and effect relationship,
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vii. accepts no conclusions as final or ultimate,
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viii. seeks to adopt various techniques and procedures to solve the
problem and
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ix. seeks the facts and avoids exaggeration.
Dimensions of scientific attitude
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rationality,
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open mindedness,
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curiosity,
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aversion to superstition,
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objectivity of intellectual beliefs
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suspended judgment
Techniques of developing scientific
attitude
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Study of superstitions and analysis of wrong
beliefs
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Planning exercises
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Make use of scientific literature
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Effective use of laboratory period
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Inclusion of co-curricular activities in science
programme.
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Developing appropriate classroom atmosphere.
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Using personal examples.
Scientific attitude involves open-mindedness, curiosity, rationality, and a desire for accurate knowledge. It includes characteristics such as critical thinking, respect for diverse viewpoints, and a reliance on verified information. Developing a scientific attitude involves studying superstitions, promoting critical analysis, utilizing scientific literature, and creating conducive learning environments.
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Scientific attitude pedagogy of science and lifescience Harinder kaur Asst. professor Sadbhavna college of Education
Scientific attitude Definition: Scientific attitude can be defined as, open mindedness, a desire for accurate knowledge, confidence in procedures for seeking knowledge and the expectation that the solution of the problem will come through the use of verified knowledge .
characteristics of scientific attitude A man with scientific attitude has : i. is critical in observation and thought, ii. respects other s point of views and is ready to change his decision on presentation of new and convincing evidence, iii. is curious to know more about the things around him wants to know whys, what s and how s of things he observes, iv. does not believe in superstitions and false beliefs , v. suspends judgments until suitable support is obtained, vi. believes in cause and effect relationship, vii. accepts no conclusions as final or ultimate, viii. seeks to adopt various techniques and procedures to solve the problem and ix. seeks the facts and avoids exaggeration.
Dimensions of scientific attitude rationality, open mindedness, curiosity, aversion to superstition, objectivity of intellectual beliefs suspended judgment
Techniques of developing scientific attitude Study of superstitions and analysis of wrong beliefs Planning exercises Make use of scientific literature Effective use of laboratory period Inclusion of co-curricular activities in science programme. Developing appropriate classroom atmosphere. Using personal examples.
