Scientific Attitude

The affective domain of learning Physics consists of developing a scientific attitude towards life in general. This attitude should be based upon a deep faith on the casuality principle of nature and sense of appreciation and awe towards the scientific endeavors and achievements of the Physicists from the past.

Awareness of the contributions of the scientists from one’s own country can immensely contribute towards development of a positive attitude towards the subject. This article tries to gain further insight on the topic.

Scientific Attitude:

·        It is quite natural that challenges are encountered by learners of any subject at different stages.

·        The only factor which keeps the moral high and keeps the drive in tact is scientific attitude.

·        This attitude or state of mind is developed over a period of time, but is based upon the fundamental teachings of trusting the casuality principle in nature.

·        According to this principle, every interaction in nature is a simple cause-effect linkage.

·        Behind every effect there is a cause and for every cause the consequence is an effect.

·        Teaching and then making the learners to firmly base their scientific thinking on this postulate lays the foundation for scientific attitude.

·        The temperament required in scientific thinking can be cultivated in the students by discussing the life and times of famous physicists all over the world.

·        Students can relate more to the stories of physicists from one’s own country and take pride in the contributions made by them to humanity at large.

·        Fortunately, India got the famous noble prize in Physics for Raman effect and it was earned by Sir C.V.Raman way back in 1930.

·        Another Indian physicist Satyendranath Bose along with the renowned Physicist Albert Einstein worked on the concept of Bose-Einstein condensate.

·        India’s indigenous capabilities in space and defense technology and the fact that we are a nuclear power should be acknowledged and appreciated by the young minds.

·        Students should be made to develop a habit of studying or browsing scientific literatures from a young age.

·        Project works, in teams and also independently should be assigned to the students, monitored and evaluated promptly as part of continuous comprehensive evaluation.

·        Visiting scientific institutions in the city, participating in science contest and organizing science fairs and exhibitions also develop scientific temper in students.

Conclusion: Neglect of the affective domain of Physics education is the root cause of  the devaluation of standard of this subject in the country. It is imperative on the part of Science teacher to take stock of this grave situation and work diligently towards it.