Prof. Yash Pal on Science Education in India-I

[SplineTol]

Fab! what insight!

[dirtyharree]

Man so nice to see him! I'm a scientist today but my interest in science was sparked by 'Turning Point' in which he used to answer questions!!

[shariefmanjur]

Great insight ; I'd experienced the same treatment as a disgruntled student.

A frequent asker of questions, I've come to realize (in private) that the most 'silly' questions leads to entirely new way of looking at concepts and phenomenons.

Unfortunately, the mass education system does not allow for divergent ways of thinking; opting for efficiency over effectiveness.

Great post. I'm watching the rest of this.

[adityabankar]

If you ever answer to a child's question saying that it is meaningless or (s)he is to young to understand it then you are committing the biggest crime that you could. Never try to suppress someones curiosity.

[supershaitan]

The need of the hour is modern education for all.Education must be complusory and free for all indians.

[rimachibb]

I couldn't agree more. We need doers, right?

[supershaitan]

We must bring education to slums and street children.

[supershaitan]

The need of the hour is modern education for all.Education must be complusory and free for all indians.

[soups1982]

Hi Rima,

Just wanted to know whether there is some work which Prof Yash is doing on opening/establishing the type of schools he is talking about. I am also looking for a change. Hence, was curious. :)

[rimachibb]

Hi soups1982

wanted to know a bit about your background, inclination and skill sets. Are you interested in teaching-learning, curricullum,management,communi­cation or propogating this kind thinking through media etc. where are you based?

[every1talk2me2]

Thanks for uploading this video. The father of science education in Indian television.

[rimachibb]

Glad you found it useful.I intend to post views of other educationists on other subjects as well. Rima