IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Manisha; Prof. Nandita Satsangee

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Developing a Programme for Integrating Innovation Skills in the Secondary School Curriculum

Manisha, Prof. Nandita Satsangee

Abstract :

This study has been taken up as an endeavor to design a Programme to integrate Innovation Skills in the Secondary School Curriculum. Descriptive research method was used in the present study. 130 science students of IX class (100 from Radhasoami Educational Institute and 30 from Prem Vidyalaya Girls Inter College Dayalbagh, Agra) has been selected by purposive sampling. Mean has been used for analysis of quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. After analysis it was observed that 20 skills were selected for Innovation Skill test construction. Survey of current status of Innovation Skill reveals that only 12 percent students were found to be highly innovative. A Programme based on Innovation skills having high need gap was developed. This study will have implications for different personal related to the field of education as Curriculum planners and Educational advisors, policy makers, teachers and students.