Question
Easy
Which of the following cannot be considered as a valid reason for including socio-scientific issues (such as the GM food) in the school science curricula ?
1
Develops argumentation skills
2
Helpful in cultivating understanding about nature of science
3
Develops the capacity to engage in evidence-based reasoning
4
Helpful in appreciating science as a definitive discipline
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Pedagogy of Science
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in Science Teaching
Correct Answer
Option D
Explanation
Option 4 is the correct answer because including socio-scientific issues like GM food in the school science curricula is not primarily aimed at appreciating science as a definitive discipline. Science is inherently a dynamic and evolving field, characterized by ongoing inquiry, debate, and revision of ideas. Socio-scientific issues highlight the complexity and uncertainty inherent in scientific endeavors, which contrasts with the notion of science as a definitive or unchanging bodyтАжRead More
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