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PhD Programme in Science Education – 2010Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (A Deemed University)
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088
PhD Programme in Science Education – 2010
Do you have a
* Flair for teaching and writing?
* Curiosity about how children learn?
* Concern to improve science and maths education?
* Interest in design and technology education for children?
* 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 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.
Practising science and maths teachers are welcome to apply. They would spend a minimum of two years at HBCSE in order 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
B.Sc. in any subject followed by M.Sc./ M.A./ M.S.W.
or B.Tech./B.E./ M.B.B.S. or equivalent
Important Dates
Application request deadline: April 1, 2010
Submission deadline: April 15, 2010
Written test: May 23, 2010
Interview: June 3rd week, 2010
Note: This is a programme in education. It is not a pure or applied science research programme.
Admissions are made initially for one year, renewable annually up to a maximum of five years.
A monthly fellowship of Rs. 12000/- is offered, enhanced to Rs. 14000/- after registration for Ph.D.. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs. 15000/- and a tuition grant of Rs. 4000/- per annum are available. Accommodation may be provided on campus at nominal cost. In lieu of accommodation HRA amounting to 30% of the fellowship will be paid.
For application forms write, enclosing a 25.5 cm x 15.5 cm self-addressed envelope with stamps worth Rs.10/- to The Dean, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088.
Alternatively, you may download the form from
http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/downloadsCompleted forms should be sent latest by April 15, 2010 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.
A written test for eligible applicants will be held at six Centres around the country: Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. For information see
http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school/examinfo/ . Those who qualify will be called for an interview.
Phones:(022) 25580036/25072230; Fax: (022) 25566803; email:
hbcdean@hbcse.tifr.res.inRegards,
Lal Hauzel
Master in Hospital Administration
TISS, Mumbai 400 088
www.lalhauxel.wordpress.com
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