Annual Report - National Council Of Educational Research And ...

In all its endeavours, the department is guided by the vision to strengthen
psychological foundations of school education and teacher education through research,
development and training programmes. It will continue its efforts in orienting key
functionaries/teachers for greater acceptance of guidance and counselling
approach and practices in the school system. Another initiative is to enhance the
awareness of psychology as a subject at higher secondary stage so that it finds a
deserving place in the school curriculum. The department seeks to provide
continuity and fill up to the existing programmes on peace and value education.
Major Activities
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
An Exploratory Study of Self-efficacy beliefs of High and Low Achievers
in Mathematics
The project was carried out to study the mathematical self-efficacy beliefs of high
and low achievers (male and female) in mathematics from VII to VIII grades across
three government schools in Delhi region. It also included identifying personal/
environmental factors that contribute to the mathematical self-efficacy beliefs of
sample (n=201). Adolescents self-efficacy was assessed using the General Self-
Efficacy Scale (Indian Adaptation) and Mathematical Self-Efficacy Scale (adapted).
Perception about the role of school, classroom and family on mathematical selfefficacy
beliefs were gathered through in-depth interview. Data analysis indicated
that academic and mathematical performance was significantly related to selfefficacy
beliefs. Qualitative data analysis, further revealed that parents’
involvement/feedback and subject teacher’s communication and transaction in
the classroom contributed significantly to mathematical self-efficacy beliefs.
Findings of the study may help design appropriate interventions for students,
teachers and parents to improve mathematical self-efficacy of children and thus
create an enabling and supportive environment for learning of mathematics.
Enhancing Learning of Underachieving Students Using Psycho-
Educational Interventions
The project was undertaken to develop and implement appropriate psychoeducational
interventions for improving learning of identified underachieving
students of Classes VIII and IX in Kendriya Vidyalyas. Thirty-three students
were selected across KVs in New Delhi. Information collated revealed various
reasons for underachievement such as lack of concentration, difficulty in
memorisation, lack of time management skills, unhealthy relationship with parents
and peers, lack of motivation etc. Need based interventions were developed and
implemented (with the help of trained school counsellors) to improve their learning
and achievement. Individual and group counselling sessions were conducted by
the school counsellors. Interventions were provided for improving study skills,
deciding career goal, appreciating strengths, motivation, verbalising their own
improvements etc. Issues like anger management, fear of failure etc. were dealt
in individual counselling sessions. Feedback from the students revealed
improvement of performance in academics, increased time spent on studies,
increased interest in academics and improvement of study skills. Behavioural
improvements were also observed (increased participation in class discussion
etc.). Feedback from teachers also endorsed improvement in the target group.
The case profiles are to be used as exemplars.
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