‘Science as an Out of School Experience': Changed Perception Due to Impact of Developed Instructional Program in Science Vis a Vis Conventional Method

Abstract

Development of science has been the result of man's inquiry of puzzling natural phenomena and situations with a view to satisfy his innate curiosity and to subdue the environment for enhancing his physical comforts. For this purpose, he built up a body of scientific knowledge by utilising his intellect and applying his ability for engaging in thinking and reasoning. Science as an out of school experience aims towards finding out the impact of the developed instructional program in science on their scientific acumen and bring out the scientist within them. Results indicate noticeable change in their approach towards situation and look it things from a scientific perspective.