NCERT Science Online Teaching Course:  An online diploma course in the teaching of Science at the Middle Stage has been launched by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This course will help teachers improve their teaching techniques and increase their knowledge about the subject of science teaching.

It has been designed by the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM) for the benefit of those teachers who teach science up to class VIII.

The registration process starts on 12 October 2026 and will continue till 12 November 2026, while the course will begin on 16 November 2026. This online course will run for 40 weeks with a fee of Rs 2,000 per participant. It has been designed to provide knowledge to teachers who do not have access to any training programs and educational material.

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NCERT Online Diploma in Science Teaching: Overview

Particulars

Details

Course name

Online Diploma Course in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage

Organised by

DESM, NCERT, New Delhi

Registration starts

12 October 2026

Last date to register

12 November 2026

Course commencement

16 November 2026

Mode

Fully online

Duration

40 weeks

Enrollment fee

Rs 2,000

Target group

Teachers of Science, Grades 6-8

Contact

ncertx@gmail.com

Website (as given)

ncertx.in

About This Course:

The primary objective of learning science is to foster scientific thinking (such as objectivity, critical thinking, skill acquisition, and an understanding of methods and processes), natural curiosity, aesthetic sensibility, and creativity in children.

With this in mind, the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM) at NCERT, New Delhi, has developed this online course primarily for teachers instructing science up to Class 8. The course will not only enhance teachers' understanding of the nature and role of science but also shed light on how children learn science and the specific competencies, skills, attitudes, and approaches teachers need to cultivate.

Consequently, it will flexibly facilitate capacity building for a large number of teachers, particularly those with limited access to educational resources or capacity-building programs.

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The Syllabus

 

Module Name

1

What is Science?

2

How is Knowledge Built in Science?

3

How Children Learn?

4

Engaging Children in Active Learning

5

Teaching Learning Strategies

6

Assessment in Science

7

Physical and Chemical Changes

8

Acids, Bases and Salts

9

Metals and Non-Metals

10

Combustion and Oxidation

11

Getting Inside the Atoms and Molecules

12

Motion

13

Force

14

Fluid Pressure

15

Density and Floatation

16

Energy

17

Heat and Temperature

18

Light- I

19

Light-II

20

Static Electricity

21

Electric Current

22

Magnetism

23

Sound

24

Particle Nature of Matter

25

Elementary Astronomy

26

Living and Non-Living

27

Microorganisms

28

Cell: Structure and Function

29

Photosynthesis

30

Digestion

31

Respiration

32

Transport in plants

33

Circulation

34

Excretion

35

Skeleton and Movement

36

Life Cycle of Flowering Plants

37

Reproduction in Animals

38

Human Reproduction

39

Ecosystem and Biodiversity

40

Human-Nature Interaction

Time allocation

The course consists of 40 modules. On average, each module can be completed in 6-8 hours. Each module will be opened every Monday, and it is to be completed within a week. All the modules, along with the final exam, are to be completed in 40 weeks.


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