Alex P Joy
Areas of Interest & Expertise
- Science Education
- Pedagogy of Biology
- Assessment, Testing and Measurement
- Philosophy of Science
- Teacher Education
- Cognition and Learning
- Mixed Methods Research
Biography
In his academic career, Alex has taught Biology from high school to undergraduates. At the school of Arts and Science, he is involved in developing and teaching courses in Science Education, Teacher Education, and Human Development & Learning. He is also coordinating the Professional Practice component of the Science Teacher education program.
His research work has been focused on science teacher education, especially classroom teaching learning processes, teacher beliefs and representation of the nature of science.
Courses
Science Education
Aims to develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and practices, the issues and ideas concerning the learning and teaching of science, and the study of the conceptual and practical demands of good science teaching.
Curriculum and Pedagogy of Science
This course will enable students to be meaningfully associated in the future, with curriculum development, pedagogic practices and teacher education of science in the discipline.
Child Development and Learning
Understanding developing children in school contexts.
Publications and Writings
- Beginning Science Teachers: What keeps them motivated (2018). In Science Education, RIE, Ajmer, NCERT publication.
- Professional Development of Teachers: A Conceptual Understanding (2016).Edu World, APH Publications. New Delhi.
- Effectiveness of Concept Attainment Model of Teaching in Attainment of Science Concepts: An Experimental Study (2016). Education Today (Vol. VII‑1). APH Publications. New Delhi
- Models for Imparting Value Education to Teachers. (2012) In Yasoda, R. and Talawar, M.S (Eds.) Value Education. APH Publications. New Delhi.
- Experiences of Pre-Service Teachers: Issues of Concern for Teacher Preparation. In Parimala (Eds.) Role of Teachers in Changing Context, Policy and Practice (pp.58 – 73). New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers.