https://scm.niscair.res.in/index.php/JST <p style="text-align: justify;">Journal of Scientific Temper (JST) is a quarterly journal which publishes articles in the area of scientific temper and public understanding of science. The Journal is devoted to publication of original research in the area of public understanding and attitudes towards science and technology: survey studies, scientific and extra-scientific belief systems, science and education, science popularisation, science fiction, history and philosophy of science, science and media, role of science exhibitions, science centres, science museums and science and technology in developing countries. The articles published in the journal are a strong advocate of the development of scientific temper among various sections of society across the globe.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>CSIR-NIScPR does not levy Article Processing Charges (APCs) or Article Submission Charges.</strong></p> <p><span class="style2">“Once published, the copyright of the paper will be transferred from the author to the publisher.”</span></p> CSIR-NIScPR en-US Journal of Scientific Temper (JST) 2278-2788 https://scm.niscair.res.in/index.php/JST/article/view/12371 <p>This paper explores the remarkable contribution of Madan Mohan Malaviya in promoting and nurturing scientific education<br />in colonial India. Malaviya made significant contributions not only in politics and society, but also in the field of science and<br />technology. With his exceptional leadership and expertise, he made a significant and enduring impact in these fields. He played<br />an important role in founding renowned institutions such as Prem Mahavidyalaya (1909) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916, which have emerged as prominent centres for modern scientific education and research in India. This study delves into the initiatives undertaken by Malaviya, which successfully bridged the gap between traditional Indian knowledge systems and modern scientific thought. This created an environment that facilitated scientific exploration and progress. By promoting for a curriculum that incorporated both traditional and modern sciences, Malaviya not only empowered a generation of Indian scientists, but also had a crucial impact on the scientific landscape of modern India. Malaviya's impact on the field of science and his vision for a progressive India is commendable. This paper examines his educational policies, institutional initiatives, and personal commitment to promoting science education.</p> Nirmala Shah Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Scientific Temper (JST) 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 12 4 114 124 10.56042/jst.v12i4.12371 https://scm.niscair.res.in/index.php/JST/article/view/13280 <p style="font-weight: 400;">Education in science has undergone tremendous changes with the integration of innovative teaching-learning pedagogy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools. In this paper, effort has been made to suggest some new and innovative pedagogies to improve the understanding, skills and employability of Science Undergraduate students. These suggestions have been arrived at, based on the study carried out involving the undergraduate students of Physical Science studying Physics as one of their discipline, in the central universities of India viz., University of Delhi. The results have been analysed and discussed to suggest the scope of improvement in the existing teaching-learning pedagogy. Further, these suggestions have also been assessed in classroom settings with positive outcome and considerable success. Another important aspect analysed through this study was the effectiveness of the ICT tools, especially in a country like India where recent policy initiatives have ushered in a major overhaul of the entire teaching-learning system. Our study has also focussed on the effect of ICT mediated teaching-learning pedagogy in view of the extraordinary challenges posed by the Covid-pandemic.</p> U. P. Tyagi Aditya Saxena Reeta Singh Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Scientific Temper (JST) 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 12 4 125 138 10.56042/jst.v12i4.13280