Development of Children's Scientific Skills and Knowledgee
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Development of Children's Scientific Skills and Knowledge Glynn et al (1991) state that for the students of today to become knowledgable citizens and to prosper in the 21st century, it is a must that they understand the principles and procedures of science. Science is a subject which requires learning for many years and inculcating the scientific temper amongst the children. In the era of Information Technology when the world is increasingly becoming technical, preparing the children for a better tomorrow becomes all the more crucial. Science teaching forms an important component of this teaching-learning process. The role of the teacher as well as the parents becomes tantamount in developing the scientific interests of a child. Tsubata (2007) narrates the experience of parents asking, "What can I do to get my child to read or do math, or understand science?" Tsubata states that often parents try to place all the responsibility on...


