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Abstract
This study examines science teacher beliefs working in the conflict-affected zones of Jammu and Kashmir. Research in these areas indicates that teacher beliefs influence their classroom practices and student learning outcomes and that teacher beliefs are highly context sensitive. Using data collected from a questionnaire and focussed group discussions, this research elucidates science teachers' beliefs regarding how conflict affects classroom practices, conflict and teaching issues, the multifaceted role of teachers in conflict-affected zones, the role of science education in ameliorating conflict, and the changing role of teachers during three decades of active conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. A nuanced picture of teacher beliefs originated from this study suggesting that despite challenges teachers are committed to children's academic, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
期刊介绍:
Cultural Studies of Science Education is a peer reviewed journal that provides an interactive platform for researchers working in the multidisciplinary fields of cultural studies and science education. By taking a cultural approach and paying attention to theories from cultural studies, this new journal reflects the current diversity in the study of science education in a variety of contexts, including schools, museums, zoos, laboratories, parks and gardens, aquariums and community development, maintenance and restoration.
This journal
focuses on science education as a cultural, cross-age, cross-class, and cross-disciplinary phenomenon;
publishes articles that have an explicit and appropriate connection with and immersion in cultural studies;
seeks articles that have theory development as an integral aspect of the data presentation;
establishes bridges between science education and social studies of science, public understanding of science, science/technology and human values, and science and literacy;
builds new communities at the interface of currently distinct discourses;
aims to be a catalyst that forges new genres of and for scholarly dissemination;
provides an interactive dialogue that includes the editors, members of the review board, and selected international scholars;
publishes manuscripts that encompass all forms of scholarly activity;
includes research articles, essays, OP-ED, critical, comments, criticisms and letters on emerging issues of significance.