Name of the organisation : Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education (hbcse.tifr.res.in)
Description : Admission 2014 PhD Programme Science Education
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Admission Notice : http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school/gradschool
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Ph.D. Programme in Science Education – 2014
Do you have a :
i) Flair for teaching and writing?
ii) Curiosity about how children learn?
iii) Concern to improve science and maths education?
iv) Interest in design and technology education for children?
v) Wish to do research in science, maths or design and technology education?
We are looking for young people who combine a basic training in the natural sciences, with a flair for teaching and a lively interest in society, technology or the arts, to explore issues in school and college education.
HBCSE carries out research and development in education in science, technology and mathematics from primary school up to undergraduate level. This research is informed by current perspectives in cognitive science, developmental psychology, history and philosophy of science and socio-cultural aspects of science and education. Pre-Ph.D. programs in these areas serve to orient students who may enter with varied backgrounds.
Science and maths teachers and educators are welcome to apply. They would spend a minimum of two years at HBCSE to complete their course work and initiate their research work.
Areas of research :
** Development of scientific and mathematical thinking in children
** Design and technology in the school curriculum
** Visual and spatial modes in learning
** Socio-cultural and gender factors in learning
** Structure and dynamics of knowledge
** Environment education
** Innovative curricula, laboratories and teaching methods
Eligibility : M.Sc. (in any subject), M.S.W., M.A. (in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Education) or B.Tech./B.E./ M.B.B.S. or equivalent.
How to Apply:
i) You may fill the online form or download the form from the website.
ii) Downloaded forms should be completed and sent latest by March 31, 2014 with two passport size photographs along with a demand draft for Rs. 350/- (non-refundable) payable at Mumbai in favour of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education to
The Dean,
Science Education Faculty,
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,
TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd,
Mumbai 400 088.
Important Dates :
Submission deadline: March 31, 2014
Written test: May 17, 2014
Interview: June 3rd week, 2014