DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AT SECONDARY LEVEL

Abstract

In today's era, where the Education system going through a dynamic change along with the globalization, the role of a teacher has also been changes, as discussed in NEP 2020, teachers must be at the centre of the fundamental reforms in the education system, teachers should be equipped with the 21" century skills needed for this paradigm shift in learning and teaching process. So, to inculcate scientific temperament and creativity, teachers should also upgrade their knowledge with new and innovative pedagogy as well as develop their professional skills and can enhance science education with transformative goals of National Education (NEP) 2020. This program serve as essential platforms for science educators, Science education researchers, aspiring teachers to acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, and strategies to harness the potential of innovative pedagogical strategies in enriching the leaming and teaching of science subjects. The NEP 2020, with its emphasis on fostering holistic and experiential leaming experiences, critical thinking, art integrated learning as a catalyst for innovation and inclusivity in science education. As such, diploma programme in science education acts as an initiatives adaptation to the principles of NEP 2020 play a crucial role in empowering science educators to adapt to the evolving educational system and equip students with the competencies needed to thrive in the digital age.