“Imparting scientific skills to empower students”

- Dr. Kavita Karki, Head - Middle School (ISAP WING), Silver Oaks International School

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National Science Day, observed on February 28, commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman and celebrates India’s scientific achievements. The theme for 2024 is ‘Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat’. With the aim of raising awareness about science day and its significance, Brainfeed will be featuring various perspectives and insights from School Leaders.

In light of this, we are delighted to share below an article by Dr. Kavita Karki, Head- Middle School (ISAP WING), Silver Oaks International School.

National Science Day is observed in India to honour great Indian physicist Sir C V Raman, who discovered the Raman Effect and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Since the Vedic times, science has been a part of the Indian lifestyle and was never reserved for people with advanced degrees! Our Constitution is perhaps the only one which mentions (Article 51 A) that it is the fundamental duty of our citizens to develop a scientific temper! The visionaries drafting the Constitution wanted our country to progress towards the path of secularism, humanism and reform by inculcating scientific temperament in its citizens.

Today, it’s crucial to promote scientific aptitude in our generation as they are the decision makers for a sustainable future. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over jobs, imparting valuable skills to our kids will empower them to face complex challenges like global warming and newer health crises. Scientific inquiry develops skills useful for addressing various moral, ethical or technical issues.

An educator’s primary duty is to foster curiosity and nurture a love for discovery and innovation in their students. Your passion for Science can inspire budding scientists, thus motivating them to highlight the relevance and importance of scientific inquiry. Encourage your students to ask questions and foster the habit of independent student research projects. Such learners develop the skill of self-inquiry, laying the foundation of a lifelong love for learning.

To make Science relatable to students, take them on field trips to see the everyday usage of scientific concepts and provide hands-on experiences to mentor students and inculcate the habit of seeking support from adults or collaborating with peers. This way, we make them understand the role of the collaborative nature of scientific inquiry and research. As we celebrate National Science Day 2024, let’s all reaffirm our belief in Science and groom our younger generation to fearlessly move towards the uncharted territory of knowledge and discovery.

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