Question
Easy
Which one of the following should NOT be the objective of teaching EVS at primary level as per NCF-2005 ?
1
To nurture the curiosity and creativity of the child particularly in relation to the natural environment.
2
To engage the child in exploratory and hands on activities to acquire basic cognitive and psychomotor skills through observation, classification, inference, etc.
3
To train children to locate and comprehend relationships between the natural, social and cultural environment.
4
To develop precise quantitative skills among children through understanding of environmental issues.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Pedagogy of EVS
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in EVS Teaching
Correct Answer
Option D
Explanation
Option 4 is the correct answer because developing precise quantitative skills is not a primary objective of teaching Environmental Studies (EVS) at the primary level as per the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005. The focus of EVS at this stage is more on fostering an understanding and appreciation of the environment rather than on quantitative analysis. The primary aim is to build awareness and sensitivity towards the environment, rather than…Read More
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