• Baishali Niyogi

Toy-based pedagogy utilizes hands-on educational toys and manipulatives to teach scientific concepts in engaging and interactive ways. This study implemented an intervention using toys created by Arvind Gupta and CCL IIT Gandhinagar in secondary school science classrooms in India. Results collected from interviews, observations, and test scores of students in grades 8-10. Results showed increased levels of student engagement, enjoyment of science, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking compared to more traditional textbook and lecture-based classrooms. The findings support incorporating toy-based active learning into science education to boost student outcomes. More research is needed on effective teacher training methods and optimal educational toy design.

toy-based pedagogy, manipulatives, hands-on learning, science education, secondary school students, Arvind Gupta toys, student engagement

"Active Learning in Secondary Science in D.A.V. International School, Ahmedabad with Toys prepared by CCL IIT Gandhinagar and Arvind Gupta Toys", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.e369-e379, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406450.pdf

"Active Learning in Secondary Science in D.A.V. International School, Ahmedabad with Toys prepared by CCL IIT Gandhinagar and Arvind Gupta Toys", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppe369-e379, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406450.pdf