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INTRODUCTION

In many countries of world, the primary school curriculum bears little relation to that of fifty years or so ago. Then the subjects were reading, writing and arithmetic. Now the curriculum is achieved much more as a whole. Secondary school curriculum generally consist of a number of separate subjects having little or no coordination between them. An attempt has been made in recent years to bring about an integrated curriculum which has helped to bring various science subjects closer.

                        The major aim of education is the unification of knowledge existing in different branches of learning. It is only by such a joint venture that we will be able to achieve the goal of unification of knowledge and bridge the gap that separates them.

IMPORTANCE OF CORRELATION

                        Science cannot be taught in isolation. For an effective learning full advantage must be taken on the various correlations and application of science.Correlations means the relationship between different subjects of the curriculum .It can be direct or reciprocal. The development of the mind can be achieved when the person has got the ability to solve difficulties or practical problems. To solve a practical difficulty combined knowledge of physics and other branches of knowledge is necessary. The child must know importance between the different branches of knowledge. To make him know the interrelationship science must be taught in schools in relation to the other subjects. Then only instructions in schools can be made efficient in solving practical problems to be faced in life situations.  .

TYPES OF CORRELATION

Correlation is of three kinds

·         Correlation within the subject

·         Correlation with other subjects

·         Correlation with life and environment

Correlation of science with other subjects can be of two types

·         Incidental correlation

·         Systematic correlation

INCIDENTAL CORRELATION

It is natural correlation. Correlation is secured by co-ordinating each topic with allied materials from other subjects.

·         It correlates subject matter and makes use of casually while teaching a unit

·         It may go unnoticed by some students who are inattentive.

·         Transfer of learning achieved is not satisfactory

·         It doesn’t prevent repetition and the student ends to feel bored

·         It is in the usual classroom.

SYSTEMATIC CORRELATION 

Systematic correlation with other subject is achieved by a careful organization of the curriculum in different subjects avoiding unnecessary duplication of the subject matter and at the  same time developing related topics from different subjects.

·         Systematic correlation in curriculum development is well planned and organised effort of a group of teachers.

·         It is noticed by the students

·         It avoids repetition

·         It prevents wastage of time and energy in the classroom

Correlation of science within the subject

All the branches of science are interdependent upon each other and there are a number of facts and principles which are common to various science subjects. As a result of this new subjects, like Physical chemistry,Bio-physics,Bio-chemistry,SoiLchemistry,Electro chemistry,Geo-physics have been introduced. Physics provides instruments for the study of almost all other science subjects, thus correlating many principles of physics with other science subjects. Chemistryfind its application in various subjects like physics, biology, hygiene, physiology etc.

Correlation of science with Daily Life

Though the main aim of science is to impart a training in scientific methods yet the study of science also aims to provide an insight into many of natural phenomenon and also teaches various scientific principles that lie at the bottom of many simple rules of life. Every principles of science has some useful application in daily life and it is the duty of the teacher to emphasise these while teaching the principle.

Correlation of science with other subjects

It is possible to correlate teaching of science with the study of almost any other subject. It can be correlated easily with mathematics, geography,art,music,socialstudies, language etc.

CONCLUSION

          No subject can be taught in isolation and is the case with teaching of physical science. Science has great correlation with all subjects. Physical science must be taught in correlation with other subjects where it may be found its roots or branches. Division of knowledge into several subjects is only a matter of convenience. Pupils should not feel that various subjects may remain in water tight compartments. They should be made to realize how the different subjects in school curriculum are mutually supplementary.