Attitude Towards Science of Secondary School Students

About the book:- The book 'Attitude towards Science of Secondary School Students ' written by Dr. Savita Mishra is an effort to explain the importance of inculcating right kind of attitude amongst the students for achieving coveted success in their studies. This piece of work is the result of psychological scanning of behavioral aspects of cross sections of students' vis a-vis their achievement in studies. The book is expected to help all those concerned with their child's career. The book will help the guardians in developing right kind of attitude towards studies to their wards; teacher and teacher educators in analysing the attitude of students and inculcating positive attitude towards their chosen field of study; research scholars in carrying out further in-depth studies in this field; policy makers in formulating appropriate policy towards developing positive attitude; government for initiating appropriate plans; and a host of other users for attaining coveted success in their chosen field of activity. About The Author:- Dr. Savita Mishra is a Ph D in Education. She has been an ardent reader. She possesses degrees like M Sc (Environmental Science); M Sc (Applied Biology); MA; (Educational Planning & Administration); M.A.(Education); M Ed; M Phil (Education); NET and SLET. She is engaged in teaching and research activity for last ten years. She has contributed a number of research articles, published in leading journals both within and outside the country. In her pursuit, she has also written two books 'Triumph and trials of School education in Sikkim' and 'Handbook on Environmental Education' for B Ed and M Ed students. The books have received commendations from the readers. She has also earned a number of awards and accolades from leading national and international organization in recognition of the services rendered towards Educational and Social Development. Dr. Savita's contribution towards developing learning materials for primary level students have been lauded by the State Government of Sikkim. Contents:- CONTENTS:- :-Preface 7 1. Int r oduct io n 9 Importance of Science Education • In clusion of Science in School Curriculum • Concept of Attitude Towards Science • Components ofAttitude Towards Science • Rationale of the Study • Objectives of the Study • Hypotheses of the Study >Delimitations of the Study • Operational Definitions of the Terms 2. Studies in Attitude Towa r d s Science 39 Attitude Towards Science and Gender • Attitude Towards Science and Socio-economic Status • Attitude Towards Science and Achievement • Attitude Towards Science and Intelligence • Attitude Towards Science and Classroom Climate • Attitude Towards Science and Management • Attitude Towards Science and Other Variables • Major Findings of the Reviews 3. Attitude Towards Science: Methodology ' Y ' 77 Introduction • The Sample • Tools Used • Development of the Scale (ATS) 4. Analysis of Attitude Towards Science 99 Study of Normality on the Scores of ATS • Study of Normality on the Scores ofIntelligence Test · Study of Normality on the Scores of SES Scale • Study of School Environment Condition • Categorisation of the 6 Attitude Towards Science ofSecondary School Students Sample on ATS • Categorisation of the Sample according to Sub-samples • Analysis ofATS in Relation to Gender Variation • Analysis of ATS in Relation to SES Variation • Analysis of ATS in Relation to Intelligence Variation • Analysis of ATS in Relation to Management Variation • Analysis ofATS in Relation to Type of School Variation • Analysis ofATS in School A'- Environment Variation • Analysis ofATS in School Success Variation • Interaction Analysis • Analysis of Rela tionship between the Variables 5. Summary and Recommendations The Summary • Findings of the Study • The Recommendations • Implications for Further Research Bibliography Index 141 161 187 The Title 'Attitude Towards Science of Secondary School Students written/authored/edited by Dr. Savita Mishra', published in the year 2015. The ISBN 9789380222639 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 188 (Pages). The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-