Study of Classroom Environment and Achievement in Science of Grade VIII Students

Abstract

Education is a process of human enlightenment and empowerment for the achievement of a better and higher quality of life. Sound and effective system of education results in the unfoldment of learner's potentials, enlargement of their competencies and transformation of their interests, attitudes and values.' Education in India has continued to evolve, diversify and extend its reaches to longer number of students from different socio economic status. In addition to provide deeper knowledge and understanding in the subject areas, it is expected to promote socio cultural identity . The National Policy on Education (1986) comments: In the Indian way of thinking a human being is a positive asset and a precious national resource which needs to be cherished and developed with tenderness and care. "The destiny of India is being shaped in its classroom". Here the term the classroom has a broader meaning encompassing the learners' environment. Classroom is a place where students get together, share instructions and social interaction which is fundamental to shape their habits, attitudes and interests and are like the hidden curriculum. The classroom I climate is therefore an essential input into the building of an effective learning environment. It could act as a catalytic agent in the promotion of achievement of the learners. In the context of providing "Quality Education , for all" environment existing in our institutions and classroom has a crucial role.