With this in mind, British Council India, in partnership with NCERT and Unesco, organised a global policy dialogue in the Capital on January 9 and 10. The event, 'Science and Mathematics Education in Schools - The Way Forward,' through interactions and discussions, aims to enrich learning environment in schools and help young people develop skills and knowledge to succeed in a 21century globalised world.
Senior policy level officials, education sector experts and practitioners from different countries, discussed and deliberated upon issues of widening the scope of science and mathematics education, supporting future-ready learning of science and mathematics and motivating and empowering young people to succeed in science and mathematics.
As to the challenges of teaching science and mathematics, Annette Smith, CEO, Association of Science Education, said that they need to be addressed at government and policy level, at national level and in individual classrooms. Good practices must be followed to ensure that teaching and learning becomes enjoyable for both the teacher and student.
At the classroom level, students must engage with questions, be aware of what they are learning and what is expected of them. They must be involved in learning that is inclusive, added Smith. In fact, she reiterated, it is imperative that teachers are equipped with right skills and training.
At the Imperial College London, for instance , professors hold classes for school teachers to help them expand their knowledge-base. "We also have a Reach Out Lab for school children. In this lab, school students come for free, spend time and learn about science from PG students and professors. This way, we reach out to schools, which may not have good provisions ," said Sir Keith O'Nions , Rector, Imperial College London.
Speakers included Shigeru Aoyagi, director of Unesco Office in New Delhi, and Parvin Sinclair, director, NCERT, among others.
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