Assignment ronald
- 1. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC: Nature and Scope of science Science as a Process and Products Submitted by, Ronald Roll No: B.Ed Natural Science
- 2. INTRODUCTION Nature of Science Science is the word of modern age, It is an inseparable part of modern life. Science is the process of observing, describing, exploring and using the physical world. A common man views it as a body of scientific information. According to scientists, it is a method by which hypotheses are tested. Etymologically the term ‘Science’ is the synonym of the term ‘knowledge’. It does not mean that all knowledge in the world is science. But science is knowledge acquired in a particular way. So science is truth and search for truth. Science is actually a body of knowledge, method of enquiry, a way of investigation and attitude toward life. Almost everything in science can be experienced rather than defined. It can be provided showing reason but it is dynamic.
- 3. Science as a Process The science, the ways of gathering information, thinking, measuring, problem solving etc are called processes of science. Basic processes of science are observation, comparison, classification, communication, measurement, estimation and production. The abilities of prediction, explanation and generalization together form the process of making inferences. The quality of knowledge acquired in science depends on the quality of process skills applied. Sharp observation will lead to sound and accurate knowledge. Mainly the scientists adopt a cautious and methodical procedure that helps them to acquire valid and verifiable conclusions. Various process in science can be classified into five categories. They are:- i. Collection of date ii. Analysis of data iii. Synthesis of data iv. Evaluation v. Application of generalization to new situation
- 4. For learning science and understanding its process, systematic and organized use of process skills is required. A part from the basic process skills, integrated are also required. Several skills function together to carry out an experiment or to solve a problem. These integrated process skills are the following. Identifying and controlling Defining operationally Forming hypotheses Experimenting Tabulating and grouping Interpreting data Testing hypothesis Drawing conclusions
- 5. Science as a product Science is actually a body of knowledge. This “body of knowledge” is referred to as product of science. Solution to every problem leads to the discovery of a new problem and the cycle goes on and on. The result is the accumulation of huge packets of knowledge. The basic components of the product of science are facts, concepts, principles, theories, and laws. However scientific information is constantly being rearranged and re ordered in the light of new knowledge. The products are formed as a result of processes ie; we get data, facts, concepts, generalizations, principles etc . Scope of science Better understanding of the nature of science. Development of scientific attitude Development of interest and appreciation. Acquisition of skills Training in scientific method. Helping the pupils develop suitable career interests. To develop scientific literacy related to the discipline To create an awareness of national goals To raise the standard of living
- 6. REFERENCES 1. Science Education, Dr.K.Sivarajan 2. Modern Science teaching, R.C.Sharma.