Volume 1, 2018
PERSPECTIVE

Learning Outcome Based Science Education – Avoid ‘Old Wine in New Bottle’ Approach: Lessons from the Past

R. N. K. Bamezai
Former Professor and Dean, SLS & SCIS, JNU, New Delhi; and Former VC, SMVDU, Katra, J&K. Currently: K-G01, Mahindra Aura, Sector-110A, New Palam Vihar, Gurugram 122 017.

Published 2023-09-04

Keywords

  • Higher Education; S&T; Policies; Learning Outcomes; Disruptive.

How to Cite

Bamezai, R. N. K. (2023). Learning Outcome Based Science Education – Avoid ‘Old Wine in New Bottle’ Approach: Lessons from the Past. DIALOGUE: Science, Scientists and Society, 1, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.29195/DSSS.01.01.0011

Abstract

Our country has made progress over the decades after independence, yet a lot remains to be desired, despite periodic formulation and revision of policies in Higher Education and S&T. The commentary here deals with current changes in looking at the policies of the past and the learning-outcome-based higher education, in brief. Suggestions are made in shaping learning outcome-based UG and PG education by providing a specific example of a subject area

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