Teaching of Environmental Studies (EVS)
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According to the National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF 2005), which of the following should be the main objective of teaching Environmental Studies at the primary level?
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Correct Option: (b)
According to NCF 2005, the primary objective of teaching Environmental Studies (EVS) at the elementary level is to connect the child's classroom knowledge to their life outside the school and real-world experiences.
- It emphasizes experiential learning over rote memorization.
- It helps children relate theoretical concepts to their immediate natural and social environment.
- Options (a) and (d) promote rote learning and burdensome terminology, which NCF 2005 strongly opposes.
- Option (c) is incorrect as the goal is scientific literacy, not producing professional scientists at the primary level.
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