Rajan Achen

[...] process as well as to introduce the student teachers to new perspectives in science education, especially the constructivist approach. I am proud to state that Fr. Dr. K. M. Rajan is an [...]

[...] Dr. T. T. Joseph, Lecturer in Physical Science, published a book titled Modern Trends in Science Education. Recently, Rev. Dr. K. M. Rajan, the author of the present book, published another book [...]

[...] Abstract Phenomenological primitives play a vital role in learning science.  Phenomenological primitives are primitive notions which stand without significant explanatory substructure or [...]

[...] system offers an explanation to consider how analogies facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge. Central to this conception is prior knowledge which is organised and stored in learners [...]

[...] of education. St. Joseph’s Training College, established in 1957, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and recognised by NCTE, has published several books as a part of its extension services, [...]

“Engagement in research work is a major pre-condition for creative teaching and stimulation of creativity. … research atmosphere in the universiti [...]

Foreword Education is perceived s a process of progressive discovery of ignorance.  In the present educational scenario, constant updating and disse [...]

[...] interviewed to understand their explanations of the reasoning.  The results indicated that sixth grade students among several other p-prims hold that energy is associated with moving objects only.   [...]

Abstract Phenomenological primitives play a vital role in learning science.  Phenomenological primitives are primitive notions which stand without s [...]

This paper presents results of an experimental study to compare the effects of three modes of analogy presentation—verbal, pictorial and computer si [...]

[...] (Kliebard, 1986). This article will explore the second, with a focus on the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) project. [...]

[...] from naïve conceptions and prior knowledge. Naïve conceptions develop before students experience formal study of science.  Prior knowledge is a combination of both knowledge and skills [...]