ANNOUNCEMENT
Science Education Quality
Improvement Programme 2009-10
There is widespread recognition that for the last few centuries the
intellectual activity of the Muslim Community has mainly been confined to
literature, religious studies and a few subjects in social sciences, and
that an inclination towards scientific pursuit has gradually waned. In
this context, it may be recalled that Muslim scientists made significant
contributions to the advancement of science and technology between 700 and
1400 AD. This was possible because of the interest and perseverance of
individuals and support extended by the establishment to science education
and research. The contribution of Muslims in terms of both the quality and
quantity of research output has been on the decline, and it is not only
necessary to take remedial measures, but also to examine the reasons of
this malady. It is also widely recognized that no country, a sizeable
population of which is left out of the mainstream of scientific pursuits,
can make progress in the true sense. The welfare and progress of the
Nation demands that a more focused and concerted effort is made for
educating the Muslims than has hitherto been done.
The
inception of the Centre for Promotion of Science, Aligarh Muslim
University, has its roots in this realization. The Centre has been working
to redeem this situation since 1985. The main objectives of the Centre
are:
a) To
create a national awareness, particularly amongst Indian Muslims, of the
importance of acquiring scientific knowledge and to provide possible help
to minimize their backwardness in science education.
b) To
facilitate introduction of regular science teaching in Madrasas, and help
improve the quality of science education in Muslim managed schools.
In
pursuance of these objectives, the Centre for Promotion of Science, AMU is
organizing the following Courses for teacher participants as a part of its
Science Education Quality Improvement Programme:
1. Refresher Course in Physics and
Mathematics from October 05-15, 2009
Download Application Form
2.
Science ka
Taarufi aur Tarbiyati Course
from October 05-15, 2009
Download Application Form
Course at No 1 is
meant for school teachers engaged in teaching at the
secondary and senior secondary levels. The main objective of this Course
is to encourage participants to get acquainted with the new developments
in Physics and Mathematics and their
teaching methods and to integrate technology with their
teaching skills. The language of communication will be a mixture of
English, Urdu and Hindi. Course at No.2 is for teachers from
madrasas where science teaching is intended to be included in the
curriculum.
Application Procedure: The Principals/Managers of schools/madrasas are requested to kindly
inform the concerned teachers about these Courses. Teachers desirous of
attending any of these Courses may obtain photocopies of the application
form available in the office of their schools. Teachers from schools that
have not received this announcement can also apply using a photocopy of
the application form or downloading one from http:/www.cps-amu.org.
Application must be on the prescribed proforma, duly recommended and
forwarded by the principal / competent authority. Selected teachers will
be paid second-class return rail fare and subsistence allowance for the
entire duration of the Course as per university rules. Their accommodation
will be arranged by this Centre.
Preference shall be given to applicants less than 50 years of age and who
give evidence of interest in quality science teaching. Applications should
be addressed to:
Dr. S. Farooq
Director, Centre for
Promotion of Science
Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh-202002
Tel. 0571- 2700920-23 (Ext.3634), Fax: 0571-2706252
Last Date for
Submission of Application
September 15,
2008
