3. Science cannot be taught in isolation. For an effective learning full
advantage must be taken on the various correlations and applications of
science. Correlation means the relationship between different subjects of
the curriculum. It can be direct or reciprocal. The development of mind
can be achieved when the person has got the ability to solve difficulties
or practical problems. To solve a practical difficulty combined
knowledge of physics and other branches of knowledge is necessary.
The child must know the importance between the different branches of
knowledge. To make them know the inter relationships, science must be
taught in schools in relation to other subjects. Then only instructions in
schools can be made efficient in solving practical problems to be face in
life situations.
4. The pupils of science often have to write essays on scientific
topics on inventions and life history of scientists and notes on
their laboratory experiments. They could be encouraged to write
in distinct lucid language. Science and language teachers have
equal responsibilities in developing clear and accurate
expressions. Science books on natural history and biography are
valuable contributions to literature and provide excellent reading
material.
5. Physical geography is based on scientific principles so it can
be correlated with physical sciences. Facts of climates and
seasons depend on the elementary notions of scientific
principles. Instruments like barometer, rain gauge, sun dial,
magnetic needle, used by geographer are common to science
also.
6. It is useful to mention events in the world history
which coincide with important scientific discoveries.
Certain important discoveries and inventions to place
in the reign of certain famous kings who patronized
the scientists.
Eg: Archimedes and the king of Syracuse.
Archimedes found a solution to a problem when the
king asked him to examine the purity of his crown.
Archimedes got the royal patronage in his search for
scientific truth.
7. Points common for both are different types of are mentioned
below.
Eg: 1. Different type rocks, minerals contained in it.
2. Weathering, metallurgy.
3. Meteorology – Scientific study of the exact
measurements of weather.
4. Water and Petroleum analysis.
8. In science a student get the knowledge of resonance, vibrating
systems in strings and their columns and musical scales which
is quite useful to him to undergo a study of music. In music
the student comes across various types of instruments and
equipments which are based on the principles of science.
Eg: Polishing articles of wood and metal, soldering can be
encouraged among the pupils.
9.
10. Education is only a means to an end. All the
subjects are taught to fit children into life and
held them understand and appreciate it. Hence
it is not the isolated knowledge of different
subjects but the synthesized form that would
be really useful to them. By correlation, the
relation between different subjects is better
brought about than when the subjects are
separately studied. By the use of correlation the
pupil is able to organize the different pieces of
knowledge in a well ordered system.
11. Theoretical base of teaching and pedagogical analysis
– Dr. T. K. Mathew and Dr. T. M. Mollykutty
