Aims of Teaching Biology at different levels – Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary

·                          The aims of teaching biology are different for different levels of education.

·                          The objectives of teaching science at various levels are suggested by the  Indian Education Commission(1964-1966)

1.      Primary School Level

·                          At this level the importance should be on the child’s environment – namely social, physical and biological.

·                          Developing the habit of observation, classification and systematic way of thinking.

·                          Developing neat and orderly habits.

·                          Inculcation of habits of healthy living

·                          In classes I and II give importance on cleanliness and formation of healthy habits.

·                          In classes III and IV the study should be include personal hygiene and sanitation.

·                          In classes V the children should be taught the Roman alphabets.

2.      Secondary Stage  

·                          At this stage science should be taught as a discipline of the mind and a preparation of higher education.

·                          At the lower secondary classes, physics, chemistry, biology and earth science should be taught as compulsory subjects.

·                          Developing the ability to reach generalizations and to apply them for solving everyday problem

·                          Developing interest in scientific hobbies

·                          Inspiring children by stories about scientists and their discoveries.

3.      Higher Secondary Level

·                          To familiarize the pupil with the world in which he lives and to make him understand the impact of science on society so as to enable to adjust himself to his environment.

·                          To enable him to develop scientific attitude

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