The objectives of teaching science according to Tulasi & Rao
(2004) and Yadav (1992) are given in the following on the basis of Bloom’
Taxonomy:
1.
Knowledge
Through teaching science, students are
expected to acquire knowledge about;
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Natural phenomena,
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Scientific terminology
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Concepts and formulae
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Modern inventions of science
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Importance of animal and plant life to human being
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Immediate environment
2.
Understanding
Students will be able;
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Interpret charts, graphs, data, concept and so on
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Illustrate scientific terms, concepts, facts, phenomena
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Explain scientific facts, concepts and principles
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Identify relationships between various facts, concepts and
phenomena
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Express themselves freely in various activities
3.
Application
The students through
applying their prior and current learning will be able to;
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Analyze the phenomena in the environment and other data given to
him/her
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Explain giving reasons of various scientific phenomena
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Formulate hypothesis from observations in order to test and draw
conclusions
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Find cause and effect relationships
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Correctly infer from the observed data
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Give new illustrations and patterns
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Compare and contrast between different concepts, phenomena
4.
Skills
It is intended while
teaching science that the students will;
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Handle and assemble the given concrete objects, apparatus and
instruments
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Draw diagrams, sketches and
illustrations
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Construct things using the given low/no cost materials
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Note correct reading from the instruments
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Make calculations correctly
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Draw inferences
5.
Interests
Providing
the students with scientific hobbies and leisure activities, they will be
curious and develop interest to
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Take to some interesting scientific hobbies
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Visit places of scientific interest
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Undertake some science projects
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Read scientific literature
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Collect scientific specimen, photograph, biographic etc
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Participate in science fair, exhibitions, clubs, debates,
declamations contest and quiz etc
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Appreciate the contributions of various scientists to human being
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Realize the importance of science in daily life
Broadening Horizons