Publications

Selected publications

I. In Journals

• • • K. Vinisha and J. Ramadas: Visual representations of the water cycle in science textbooks, Contemporary Education Dialogue, 10(1), 7-36, 2013. [ PDF ]

    • S. Padalkar and J. Ramadas: Designed and spontaneous gestures in elementary astronomy education, International Journal of Science Education, 33(12), 1703-1739, 2011. [ PDF ]

    • J. Ramadas: Visual and spatial modes in science learning, International Journal of Science Education, 31(3) Special Issue on “Visual and Spatial Modes in Science Learning”, 301-318, 2009. [ PDF ]

    • S. Mathai and J. Ramadas: Visuals and visualisation of human body systems, International Journal of Science Education, 31(3) Special Issue on “Visual and Spatial Modes in Science Learning”, 439-458, 2009. [ PDF ]

    • S. Padalkar and J. Ramadas: Modeling the round earth through diagrams, Astronomy Education Review 6(2), 54-74, 2008. [ PDF ]

    • L. Kala and J. Ramadas: History and philosophy of science, cognitive science and science education: Issues at the interface, Indian Educational Review, 37(2), 2001. [HTML]

    • J. Ramadas, S. Barve and A. Kumar: Alternative conceptions in Galilean relativity (III): Inertial and non-inertial frames, International Journal of Science Education, 18(5), 611-26, 1996. [ PDF ]

    • J. Ramadas , S. Barve and A. Kumar: Alternative conceptions in Galilean relativity (II): Distance, time, energy and laws, International Journal of Science Education, 18(4), 463-78, 1996. [ PDF ]

    • J. Ramadas and U. R. Nair: The systems concept as a tool in understanding ideas about the digestive system, International Journal of Science Education, 18(3), 355-68, 1996. [ PDF ]

    • S. Panse, J. Ramadas and A. Kumar: Alternative conceptions in Galilean relativity (I): Frames of reference, International Journal of Science Education, 16(1), 63-82, 1994. [ PDF ]

    • J. Ramadas: Developing independent thinking through the traditional science syllabus: An approach and its evaluation, Indian Educational Review, October 1986.

    • J. Ramadas: Use of ray diagrams in optics, School Science, XX, 10-17, 1982.

• • • J. Ramadas and V. G. Kulkarni: Pupil participation and curriculum relevance, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 19(5), 357-365, 1982.

II. In Proceedings

• • • D. Sengupta, D. Chandrika, B. K. Dey and J. Ramadas: The conditions, context and character of children’s questions in an outreach program. In Mashood, K. K. and Sengupta, T. (Eds.), Proceedings of epiSTEME-8, Mumbai, India, Jan 2020, pp. 238-246.

    • P. Pande and J. Ramadas: Measurement experiences and responses to length comparison, seriation and proportioning tasks. In Nagarjuna, G., A. Jamakhandi and Ebie M. Sam (Eds.), Proceedings of epiSTEME-5, Mumbai, India, Jan 2013, pp. 145-151.

    • S. Padalkar and J. Ramadas: Using diagrams as an effective pedagogic tool in elementary astronomy. In Chunawala, S. and Kharatmal, M. (Eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME-4, Mumbai, India, Jan 5-9, 2011, pp. 159-164.

    • S. Padalkar and J. Ramadas: An indigenous approach to elementary astronomy – How cognitive research can help, In K. Subramaniam and A. Mazumdar (Eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME-3, Mumbai, India, 5-9 Jan 2009, pp. 69-75.

    • J. Ramadas: Visual-spatial modes in science learning, In B. Choksi and C. Natarajan (Eds.) epiSTEME-2 Research Trends in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (epiSTEME Reviews Volume 2), Mumbai: Macmillan India, 2008.

    • S. Mathai and J. Ramadas: Putting imagery back into learning: The case of drawings in human physiology. Proceedings of the Conference epiSTEME-1, Goa, India, 2004.

    • S. Mathai and J. Ramadas: The visual and verbal as modes to express understanding of the human body, In D. Barker-Plummer (Eds.), Diagrams 2006, LNAI 4045, pp.173-5, Springer-Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg. [ PDF ]

    • S. Padalkar and J. Ramadas: Indian students’ understanding of astronomy, Proceedings of the Conference of Asian Science Education (CASE 2008), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, February 2008. [ PDF ]

    • J. Ramadas and S. Chunawala (Eds.): epiSTEME-1 Research Trends in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education epiSTEME Reviews Volume 1, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2006.

    • S. Chunawala, C. Natarajan and J. Ramadas: Students’ ideas about living and non-living: An Indian cross-cultural study, Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) – Volume 1, Durban, South Africa, 1999.

• • • J. Ramadas (Ed.): Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Cognitive Bases of Learning (December 7-12, 1995): Vivek, 8(4) and 9(2) Quarterly on Artificial Intelligence, Special issues on “Cognitive Bases of Learning” National Centre for Software Technology, Mumbai, October 1995 and April 1996.

III. Chapters in Books

• • • A. Srivastava and J. Ramadas: Analogy and gesture for mental visualization of DNA structure, In David Treagust and Chi-Yan Tsui (Eds.) Multiple Representations in Biological Education, pp.311-329, Springer series on “Models and Modelling in Science Education”, Volume 5, Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, 2013. [ PDF ] [ PDF extended version ]

    • J. Ramadas: Science and technology education in South Asia, In E. Jenkins (Ed.), Innovation in Science and Technology Education, Vol.8, UNESCO, Paris, 2003. [ HTML ]

    • J. Ramadas and M. Shayer: Schematic representations in optics, In P. Black and A. Lucas (Eds.), Children’s Informal Ideas in Science, Routledge, London, 1993.

• • • J. Ramadas: Motion in children’s drawings, In I. Harel (Ed.), Constructionist Learning, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1990.

IV. Books

For Class 1 and 2

• • • J. Ramadas, A. Kawalkar and S. Mathai: Small Science Teacher’s Book for Class 1 and 2, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2004; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Marathi translation by Deepali Palshikar: Halke Phulke Vidnyan, Iyatta 1 va 2 – Shikshak Pustak, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2010; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

For Class 3

• • • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 3 (TextBook), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 1998; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 3 (WorkBook), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 1998; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 3 (Teacher’s Book), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 1998; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Hindi translations by K. K. Mishra: Halka Phulka Vigyan, Kaksha 3 – Pathya Pustika aur Karya Pustika, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 1999; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Hindi translation by K. K. Mishra: Halka Phulka Vigyan, Kaksha 3 – Shikshak Pustika, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 1999; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Marathi translations by Shivali Tukdeo: Halke Phulke Vidnyan, Iyatta 3 – Pathya Pustak ani Kruti Pustak, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2000; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Marathi translations by Shivali Tukdeo: Halke Phulke Vidnyan, Iyatta 3 – Shikshak Pustak, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2000; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Urdu translation by Nihal Saghar (Ed. Noman Ghani): Halki Phulki Science, Darja Teen Amli Kitab, Centre for Promotion of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2008.

For Class 4

• • • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 4 (TextBook), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2001; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 4 (WorkBook), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2001; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • J. Ramadas: Small Science Class 4 (Teacher’s Book), Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2001; Oxford University Press, 2007; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Hindi translations by K. K. Mishra: Halka Phulka Vigyan, Kaksha 4 – Pathya Pustika aur Karya Pustika, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2002; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Hindi translation by K. K. Mishra: Halka Phulka Vigyan, Kaksha 4 – Shikshak Pustika, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2006; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Marathi translations by Deepali Palshikar: Halke Phulke Vidnyan, Iyatta 4 – Pathya Pustak ani Kruti Pustak, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2003; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Marathi translation by Deepali Palshikar: Halke Phulke Vidnyan, Iyatta 4 – Shikshak Pustak, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, 2008; InOpen Technologies, 2012; HBCSE, 2016.

    • Urdu translations by Wadoodul Haque Siddiqui (Ed. S. M. A. Hashim Rizvi): Halki Phulki Science, Darja Chaar Darsi Kitab aur Amli Kitab, Centre for Promotion of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2008.

    • This series concludes with Small Science Class 5 TextBook, WorkBook and Teacher’s Book, authored by J. Vijapurkar, published by HBCSE, 2004 and 2006, Oxford University Press, 2007, InOpen Technologies, 2012 and HBCSE, 2016; Marathi translations by Deepali Palshikar published by HBCSE. PDFs at http://smallscience.hbcse.tifr.res.in/the-books/

• • • S. Chunawala, B. Mahajan, S. Mahurkar, C. Natarajan, J. Ramadas and K. Subramaniam: The Roots of Reason: Science and Technology in the Ancient World, Quest Publications, 2001.

V. Technical Reports

• • • J. Ramadas, Arvind, Kamal Mahendroo, Kuldip Puri, Keya Dharamvir, Lalita Pradeep, Meena Kharatmal, Varsha Sahasrabuddhe, Falguni Sarangi: Joint Review Mission on Teacher Education, Punjab, June 2013, 14 October 2013, 112 pp. [ PDF ]

    • K. Subramaniam and J. Ramadas: Working Paper on In-service Teacher Professional Development for Elementary Education, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, November 2011.

    • J. Ramadas, S. Chunawala, C. Natarajan and S. Apte: Role of Experiments in School Science, Diagnosing Learning in Primary Science (DLIPS) Part-3, Technical Report No. 31, Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, Mumbai, 1996.

    • C. Natarajan, S. Chunawala, S. Apte and J. Ramadas: Students’ Ideas about Plants, Diagnosing Learning in Primary Science (DLIPS) Part-2, Technical Report No. 30, Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, Mumbai, 1996.

    • S. Chunawala, C. Natarajan, S. Apte and J. Ramadas: Students’ Ideas about Living and Non-living, Diagnosing Learning in Primary Science (DLIPS) Part-1, Technical Report No. 29, Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, Mumbai, 1996.

    • V. G. Kulkarni, J. Ramadas, S. P. Ozarkar, N. R. Bondale and V. G. Gambir: Science Based Non-formal Education, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Bombay, March 1991.

• • • J. Ramadas and R. Driver: Aspects of Secondary Students’ Ideas about Light, Centre for Studies in Science and Maths Education, University of Leeds, 1989.

VI. Popular Articles

• • • Monthly column ‘First Principles’, The Economic Times, 1993-94.

VII. Web Resources

• • • Teacher resources for the ‘Small Science’ curriculum

    • Documentation on teacher education