The document discusses the values of teaching science according to Assistant Professor Ketan Kamble. It identifies 10 key values: 1) Intellectual values like developing problem solving skills. 2) Utilitarian/practical values as science is used in daily life. 3) Disciplinary values such as developing qualities like cleanliness and concentration through experimentation. 4) Moral values such as honesty and consideration are developed through scientific experiments and research. 5) Social values since science is learned socially and helps society progress through knowledge sharing.

1. Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble
Dnyan Ganga Education Trust’s College of Education (B.Ed.), Thane
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2.  Values give meaning and strength to person’s character by
occupying a central place in his/her life.
 Values are guiding principles of life which are conducive to all
round development of a person.
 Values reflect one’s personal attitude, judgement, decisions,
choices, behavior, relationships, dreams and vision.
 Values play important role in progress of society.
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3. 1. Intellectual values :-
 Make student’s brain active.
 Problem solving helps to develop mental faculties.
2. Utilitarian / Practical value :-
 We use science in our daily life.
 Prepare products of practical use.
3. Disciplinary value :-
 Experiment work develops quality like cleanliness, concentration,
punctuality, hard work, sincerity.
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4. 4. Moral value:
 Scientific experiments/researches develops moral values like reality, truthfulness,
honesty, self control, patience, considering other’s view, etc.
5. Social values :-
 Science can be learned in social setting only and not in isolation. Society can progress
only if there is give and take of scientific knowledge.
6. Cultural value:-
 History of science presents cultures of different nation.
 Science helps person to become cultured, critical, logical and change mindset of
person.
7. Aesthetic value:-
 Scientific discovery or invention gives sense of joy which is aesthetic or beautiful part
of research.
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5. 8. Vocational value:
 Aim of science education to make one self dependent.
For eg. vocations like medical, engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, etc.
9. Psychological value :-
 Science answers curiosity of human being therefore science is
psychologically fulfilling.
10. Scientific Attitude:-
 Science trains child to solve problem by using scientific method.
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