Encouraging Reflective Learning in Schools

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Who loves to ask questions and collects them in their sacks as mentioned in the text?

Administration of DESM

Paheli and Boojho (correct)

APC-office

Secretariat of NCERT

How do Paheli and Boojho sometimes find answers to questions?

By reading books in the library

By discussing with their parents

By experimenting on their own (correct)

By sending questions to scientists

What do Paheli and Boojho do if answers to some questions are not available?

Read books in the library

Send questions to scientists

Experiment on their own (correct)

Ask classmates, teachers or parents

What would thrill Paheli and Boojho according to the text?

Adding questions or answers to their sacks Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way students can contribute to Paheli and Boojho's collection of questions?

Sharing results or findings of activities Signup and view all the answers

Who will be journeying with the students through the textbook according to the text?

Paheli and Boojho Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key reasons why other resources and sites of learning are often ignored?

Treating the prescribed textbook as the sole basis of examination Signup and view all the answers

How can creativity and initiative be inculcated in children?

By encouraging children to engage with various learning materials Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a necessary change in school routines according to the text?

Flexibility in the daily time-table Signup and view all the answers

How do syllabus designers aim to address the problem of curricular burden?

By restructuring and reorienting knowledge with consideration for child psychology Signup and view all the answers

In what way do children generate new knowledge, according to the text?

By actively engaging with information and reflecting on their learning Signup and view all the answers

What role do teachers and principals play in encouraging children's learning, based on the text?

To actively encourage reflection and imaginative activities in children Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the Textbook Development Committee appointed by NCERT?

To review the draft and suggest improvements Signup and view all the answers

Why were famous characters like Boojho and Paheli used in the book?

To connect science studied in school with everyday life Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the activities suggested in the book?

To help children develop skills like data presentation and reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Why was the language of the book kept as simple as possible?

To ensure children could connect with the content easily Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of including a large number of photographs, illustrations, and cartoons in the book?

To make the book attractive and interactive Signup and view all the answers

How did the Textbook Development Committee ensure that children could perform suggested activities easily?

By simplifying the language of instructions for activities Signup and view all the answers