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About Book

There are many factors, which influence the achievement in teaching and learning of Physics at secondary stage. In the edition, it is observed that cognitive style, classroom environment and achievement motivation have impact on achievement in physics. To enhance the performance in physics, variety of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular programmes can be instituted in schools periodically. Teaching may emphasize more on fundamental knowledge than on subject matter. More emphasis should be given on organized and meaningful learning than mechanical learning. Teachers may encourage and help pupils to participate in quiz programmes, exhibitions and other competitive tests related to physics. The findings of this study will be useful for teachers, school heads, school management, and policy makers.

About Authors

Noorjehan N. Ganihar is working in Karnatak University, Dharwad since 1986. Presently she is a Professor, Post-graduate Department of Education; Dean, Faculty of Education, Karnatak University, Dharwad; Director of UGC Sponsored Dr. Zakir Husain Studies Centre; Co-ordinator of Karnataka State Open University, Mysore and Academic Council member of Karnatak University, Dharwad. She obtained her M.A. in Economics, M.Ed., and Ph.D. Degrees from Karnatak University, Dharwad. She has a P.G Diploma in Education from S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Bombay. She also has a P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a P.G. Diploma in Higher Education from IGNOU. She was a “Second Rank” holder in her B.A course, “First Rank” holder in B.Ed., M.Ed. and P.G Diploma in Education Management. She is a “Gold Medalist” in the M.Ed course. She is a recipient of two “State Awards” in (1982) and (1983). She has published around 50 research articles in journals of national and international standard and repute. She has guided 200 M.Ed., 50 M.Phil. dissertations and 23 Ph.D. theses, and 2 are presently working. She has attended and presented papers in world conferences organized by World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (W.C.C.I., USA) at Wollongong, Australia (2004), at Manila, Philippines (2006), Antalya, Turkey (2008) and Pecs, Hungary (2010). She has also published 14 books out of which one is published by University Press of America and has published two tests on “Decision Making Styles of Principals” and “Teacher Commitment Inventory”.

B. D. Shiraganvi has obtained her M.A., M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from Karnatak University, Dharwad. Presently she is working as Assistant Master in Government Composite Junior College, Baad, Hukkeri Belgaum (Karnataka). She has attended a number of seminars, workshops, conferences and symposia at state and national levels. Her areas of specialization are educational technology and science education.