IN-SERVICE EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCES.

The article discusses the significance of in-service education program in the teaching of science in elementary classes. With the rising importance of science for both adults and children, making science a part of children's living both at school and home is being stressed. When children are provided with creative atmosphere, they grow concerned with the natural environment. What comes as a hurdle in the way of such activity, however, is the lack of interest and ability of the science teachers. Some important factors to prepare for science in-service education are also given. First the atmosphere should be cooperative: each one should take one's share of responsibility. An open atmosphere should be promoted so that everyone could express themselves freely. The principals should be made an integral part of the program. Besides all, parents should also be included in the in-service program of science education.