Maths Education
The Department of Mathematics Education is meant to develop professional expertise
among the mathematics teachers of Primary and Secondary schools. It also devises
the various programmes in Mathematics for promotion of Mathematics learning among
the children and community at large. As SCERT is an academic advisory body to the
Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Department of Mathematics do perform various roles
in policy making, provides necessary academic inputs and develops resources.
Objective and Functions:
Curriculum
Preparation of curriculum for Primary, upper primary
and secondary classes.
Textbooks
Development of textbooks materials for Primary, upper
primary and Secondary classes.
Conduct of workshops.
Field Studies.
Conduct of Evaluative studies on textbooks.
Curriculum Materials
Collaboration with Dept. of Educational Technology
in development of audio and video programmes of mathematics for primary, upper primary
and secondary classes.
Development of handbooks for the teachers.
Pedagogy
Preparation of enrichment material for the teachers
of primary schools, upper primary and secondary classes.
Conduct of Training programme for the teachers of
primary, upper primary and Secondary teachers.
Development of Mathematics Laboratory.
Consultative services for the training of teachers.
Field visits to the schools, DIETs and CTEs and providing
academic support.
Collaboration with SSA in development of teacher modules
and self instructional materials.
Collaboration with A.P. Open School society in development
of textbooks, model question paper, principles of evaluation and projects for different
levels.
Training Programme through teleconference mode.
Research Studies
Studies on Curriculum and Textbooks.
Studies on Pedagogy.
Studies on Achievement in Mathematics.
Studies on Professional competencies of the teachers.
Other Activities
Conduct of Mathematics Olympiad, Statistics Olympiad
spot valuation camp and tabulation work.
Science Education
The department of Science plays a key role to popularize Science in the State by
conducting seminars, science exhibitions at various levels.
The department is meant for extending resource support to different institutions
like IASEs / CTEs / DIETs and Schools. The department has got pivotal role in propagating
scientific values, scientific attitudes and scientific temper particularly among
the teachers and students and the community at large.
The department coordinates with other agencies working in the field of science and
technology. As a part of the SCERT, the department of science acts as main academic
advisory body in science through its functions like revision of syllabus, framing
of curriculum and evaluation.
Aims and objectives:
To organise in-service training for Physical Science
teachers to enrich the subject.
To organize trainings for Physical Science teachers
in doing lab experiments.
To provide ideas and information to keep the teachers
abreast of the latest developments in the field of science.
To undertake studies, investigations and surveys relating
to science matters on the appraisal of education programmes.
To undertake publication of modules, enrichment material,
lab manual and book of projects etc.
To undertake evaluation and research study and to
find out the effectiveness of education programme in the state
Functions of the science department:
Training programme for Secondary School teachers.
To provide teachers of Secondary Schools with the
latest and advanced information in the content and methodology of Science.
To equip the teachers with skills involved in conducting
experiments / activities. * To develop teacher handbook and other teacher learning
modules like manual of experiments, like etc.
Organization of District, State, South India Science Fairs
To provide a platform to exhibit innovative projects
for high school children.
To promote scientific temper inquiring attitudes among
student community.
To exchange cultural relations and to develop brotherhood
among National Level Educational Institutions and personnel.
Organization of District, State Science Seminars
To inculcate in the minds of young students a spirit
of scientific enquiry and analytical thinking.
To a platform to the budding scientists for exchanging
ideas.
To nature a feeling national integration among young
talents from every corner of State.
To develop communicative skills among the students.
Research studies
Conducting research studies for effective implementation
of training programmes.
Evaluation of High School Science Laboraties and Science
Equipement.
Taking up research studies assigned by the Department
of School Education.
Resource support.
Extending Resource Support to the CTEs, DIETs and
Schools.
Coordinating with various agencies in the field of
Science and Technology.