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Science teacher beliefs in conflict-affected zones of Jammu and Kashmir
Cultural Studies of Science Education
(2023)
Abstract
This study examines science teacher beliefs working in the conflict-affected zones of Jammu and Kashmir. Research in these areas indicates that teacher beliefs influence their classroom practices and student learning outcomes and that teacher beliefs are highly context sensitive. Using data collected from a questionnaire and focussed group discussions, this research elucidates science teachers’ beliefs regarding how conflict affects classroom practices, conflict and teaching issues, the multifaceted role of teachers in conflict-affected zones, the role of science education in ameliorating conflict, and the changing role of teachers during three decades of active conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. A nuanced picture of teacher beliefs originated from this study suggesting that despite challenges teachers are committed to children’s academic, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
Keywords
- Science teachers,
- Conflict,
- War,
- Teacher beliefs,
- Teaching experience,
- Classroom environment,
- Teacher role,
- Science teaching,
- India
Disciplines
Publication Date
June, 2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-023-10181-4
Citation Information
Rehka Koul and Garima Bansal. "Science teacher beliefs in conflict-affected zones of Jammu and Kashmir" Cultural Studies of Science Education Vol. 18 Iss. 2 (2023) p. 423 - 446 ISSN: 1871-1510 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/garima-bansal/37/
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