Report of the workshop for science teachers
organized by
Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology &
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai
CESME, HBCSE
(Under PMMMNMTT scheme of MHRD)
Date: December 09-13, 2019
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
December 2019
The workshop for Secondary Science Teachers of Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation
and Technology (HSCSIT) was organized by Homi Bhabha Centre of Science Education as part
of CESME (HBCSE) activities under PMMMNMTT scheme of MHRD. Thirty-six teachers
from 33 schools attended the workshop. Following is a brief report.
Objectives of the workshop
1. To develop in the teachers, an in-depth understanding of fundamental facts & concepts in
major scientific disciplines and science education.
2. The primary objective of the workshop was to empower teachers to be the interlinking
bridges between the students & the world of science through exposure to a wide range of
sessions based on science concepts, hands-on activities & demonstrations.
3. The workshop also aimed at introducing the teachers to teaching methods of teaching
science, using innovative games and individual/group activities.
4. Sensitizing the teachers about inclusive education and teaching science and technology in
inclusive classrooms was yet another objective of this teacher development workshop.
Contents of the workshop
1.Sessions based on pedagogical aspects of science education
Way to assess Prior Knowledge
Understanding the Concept Map
Describe the Nature of Science
Inclusive Science Education
2. Sessions based on hands-on activities and demonstrations related to various topics in science
Fun with science
Understanding life processes
The chemistry of carbon compound
Cube: Simple model system
Orientation to stem games
Sound and optics
Hands-on microscopy
Twist in the fibres
Experimental learning: electricity and magnetism
Understanding chemical
Our friendly microorganisms
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Overview of some of the sessions/activities conducted in the experimental domain
Sr.No. Lab Sessions/activities
1 Integrated Lab Demonstrations of simple experiments related to air pressure,
centre of gravity etc.
Making homopolar motor using battery cell, Copper wire, safety
pin and magnet.
Lectures and activities related to understanding life processes, the
chemistry of carbon compounds, types of fibres, microscopy,
sound & optics etc.
2 Cube Lab Group activities, discussions related to various topics in biology.
Observation of drosophila, earthworm and microorganisms,
Orientation to stem games
3 Computer Lab Blink Arduino IDE by a computer program
3. Visit to Nehru Science Centre & Nehru Planetarium.
Feedback of the workshop-
Daily face to face feedback sessions
The feedback obtained from the participants, for each session, can be classified under three
major categories, namely, i) the effectiveness of the workshop ii) mode of content delivery by
the resource person and iii) suggestions for further improvement.
In addition, they were encouraged to share their problems related to the hospitality provided by
the organizers ie. HBCSE (if any). Prompt solutions were provided to those problems.
Witten feedback
The teacher participants’ responses collected through written feedback forms indicated that they
were positive about the
quality & quantity of the content and the level of the content, delivered in the workshop,
use of multimedia like text, audio, images, animations, video and interactive content,
inclusion of the latest developments in the field of science/technology education etc.
All the 36 participants advocate that the quality of the workshop was really good and the sessions
were engaging. Selection of the topics and the guidance provided to the teachers during the
workshop were highly appreciated by them. Most of the teachers mentioned that the activities in
the workshop were relevant, feasible and doable in their school.
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Some of the representative feedbacks are as follows:
1. Strengths of the workshop
- Learnt different ways of Science teaching & also interesting ways to show the scientific
concept.
- Helped to develop a positive attitude toward teaching science.
- Enjoy(ed) many sessions- got very good guidance and information out of (beyond)
textbook; linked knowledge with real-life (nature).
- Sessions are an interdisciplinary way of relating art with science.
- Learnt how more than one model can be used to explain the different concepts effectively
and also learnt that before coming to any conclusion we should do proper observations.
- Enhanced not only knowledge but also built confidence and understanding of Science
Education & Technology.
- (Learnt to) assemble & dismantle the instruments without any fear.
- Appreciated and enjoyed the visit to Nehru Science Centre & Nehru Planetarium.
- Good facilities and hospitality.
2. Perceived weaknesses of the workshop
- Lack of time management- More activities and less number of hours available led to fast
presentations.
- Some teachers are not following timetable sincerely or not coming on regular time.
- Some participants could not think and visualize some of the scientific and technological
concepts. Hence they weren't able to construct and view that instrument. They can miss
this wow moment of that experiment.
3. Suggestions for further improvement
- Coverage of content should be more.
- There should be more activities/practical sessions like 'Fun with Science' using available
resources.
- The session should begin with activities and then the theory can be discussed. So that
sessions become interesting.
- More time should be given for some activities.
- It should be focused more on learning by doing.
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4. Suggestions for including other topics
- Sessions like ‘Makerspace’ should be more. Because it’s a new technology and teachers
would like to learn.
- Overall the feedback of the teachers was very encouraging and perhaps visits can be
conducted to follow-up about what is happening on the ground.
Glimpses of sessions conducted during the workshop
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Activities conducted during the workshop
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Annexure A: List of Teacher Participants
Workshop for Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT),
Science Teachers
Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (a scheme of PMMMNMTT)
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai
No. of Participants = 36 (Female = 03, Male = 33) No. of Schools = 33
Sr. No. Name of the participant Gender Designation Institution
1 Saudeep Male TGT Science GSSS Peoda, Kaithal-136027
2 Hardeep Singh Male PGT Chemistry GSSS Peoda, Kaithal-136027
3 Mangal Singh Male PGT Physics GSSS, Kaithal-2150
4 Kapil Thakral Male TGT Science G.H.S. Kathwar, Kaithal-2218
5 Amit Manhar Male PGT Biology GSSS Patli, Dabar
6 Prabhat Kumar Saran Male PGT Physics GSSS Baragudha (4024)
7 Vinod Kumar Male TGT Science GHS, Chamal
8 Sandeep Kumar Sandha Male TGT Science Govt. Middle School, Jakhan, Fatehabad
9 Naveen Kumar Singla Male PGT Chemistry Aarohi Model Sr. Secondary School, Sirsa
10 Mahender Attri Male TGT Science GSSS, Kaunt (Bhiwani)
11 Shailesh Kumar Male PGT Physics Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Leghan (432), Bhiwani
12 Kuldeep Singh Male PGT Chemistry Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Beholi (2347), Kurukshetra
13 Anil Kumar Male PGT Physics Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Behali (2347), Kurukshetra
14 Rajesh Kumar Male TGT Science GSSS, Atelskhurd, Dadri
15 Surendra Kumar Male TGT Science GSSS, Chhapan, Dadri
16 Suresh Kumar Male TGT Science GSSS, Bhodia Khera, Fatehabad
17 Sudhir Sangwan Male PGT Biology GSSS, Badhra, Dadri
18 Pawan Kumar Male PGT Physics GSSS Bhageshwari, Dadri
19 Ashwani Kumar Male PGT Chemistry GSSS, Jathlana, Yamuna Nagar
20 Rajeev Kumar Male PGT Physics GSSS, Kharwan, Yamuna Nagar
21 Rakesh Kumar Male PGT Chemistry GSSS Bhaini Kungar (0677), Bhiwani
22 Lakhani Ram Male TGT Science Govt. Middle School, Khera, Kishoper, Bhiwani
23 Kaushal Kumar Male TGT Science GGHS, Rathiwas (4232), Pataudi Gurugram
24 Vikram Singh Male Science Master GSSS, Kanti (3876), Ateli, Mohinder Garh
25 Sachdev Singh Male TGT G.M.S. Dhami Kojinda (4450), D.Mahinder Garh
26 Surender Singh Male TGT GGSSS, Mandhana (3942), Mohindergarh
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Sr. No. Name of the participant Gender Designation Institution
27 Sunil Kumar Male PGT Biology GGSSS, Mandhana (3942), Mohindergarh
28 Sandeep Kumar Male PGT Biology GSSS Bairawas (3861), Mohindergarh
29 Manoj Kaushik Male PGT Physics SCERT Haryana
30 Sewa Rani Female TGT Science G.M.S. Tabar Panchkula
31 Kamlesh Sharma Female TGT Science G.M.S. Naggal Ruttal, Panchkula
32 Tilak Raj Male T.G.T. Science GSSS Kharainti (2704), Rohtak
33 Sarika Chutani Female PGT Biology GSSS Garnauthi (2653)
34 Kuldeep Singh Male T.G.T. Science GSSS Chiri (2650), Lakhan Majra, Rohtak
35 Jitendra Nara Male PGT Physics GMSSS Sanghi, Rohtak
36 Dr. Madhup Kumar Male PGT Biology SCERT, Gurugram, Haryana
Annexure B: List of Resource persons at the workshop
Sr.No. Name of the Resource persons (From HBCSE)
1 Sugra Chunawala
2 Narendra Deshmukh
3 Arunan & Cube Team
4 Jude Dsouza
5 Deepa Chari
6 Vinod Sonawane
7 Vijay Lale
8 Karun Hambir
9 Rohini Karandikar
10 Meena Kharatmal
11 Mayuri Pawar
12 Pranav Khot
13 Mayuri Tawade
14 Kalpana Kharade
15 Kunda Karbhari
16 Ravi Sinha
17 Sandhya Thakur
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Annexure C: Schedule
Workshop for Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT), Science Teachers
December 09-13, 2019 at HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai
Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (a scheme of PMMMNMTT)
Day/Time 09:00-09:30 09:30-10:45 11:00-01:00 02:00-03:45 04:00-06:00
Day 1 Ways to Assess Fun with Science Understanding Life The Chemistry of
Registration Prior Knowledge Processes Carbon Compound
09/12/2019 Mayuri Pawar, Karun Hambir,
[PRO Cell] Narendra Deshmukh Pranav Khot, Vinod Sonawane Sandhya Thakur, Kunda Karbhari
Monday Narendra Deshmukh
Day 2 CUBE: Simple Model Orientation to STEM Games Sound and Optics Understanding the
Feedback System L Concept Map
10/12/2019 Ravi Sinha U Deepa Chari T
VCS/KK Arunan and T Jude Dsouza N Mayuri Pawar, E Meena Kharatmal
Tuesday CUBE Team E C Karun Hambir A
A H
Day 3 B
Feedback Visit to B Nehru Science Centre B & R Nehru Planetarium
11/12/2019 R R E
VDL/KK E E A
Wednesday A A K
Day 4 Describing the K Hands on Microscopy K Twist in the Fibres Experiential Learning:
Feedback Nature of Science Electricity and
12/12/2019 Narendra Deshmukh, Vijay Lale Magnetism
KTH/KK Sugra Chunawala Karun Hambir Vinod Sonawane, Mayuri
Thursday Pawar, Pranav Khot
Day 5 Inclusive Science Understanding Conclusion & Valedictory
Feedback Education Chemical Reaction
13/12/2019
NDD/KK Kalpana Kharade Vijay Lale
Friday
