Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences

The Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences (ATBS) is a non-profit organisation of biology educators in India.[1] It was founded in 2006 with the aim of creating a platform for teachers in biological sciences to contribute in biology education. It has become an national organisation which promotes the teaching of biology, supports the learning of biology based on scientific principles and advocates for biology in the country.

Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences
Established2006
FounderDr. P. G. Kale
Founded atHBCSE, TIFR[1]
TypeEducation-related professional association
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra[1]
Membership (2017)
508
President
Prof. Madan Mohan Chaturvedi
Vice President
Dr. Bimalendu B Nath, Dr. Anindya Sinha
General Secretary
Dr. Pushpendra Kale
Joint Secretary
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve

The ATBS along with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers ( IAPT ) and Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education ( HBCSE ) conducts the National Standard Examination in Biology ( NSEB ), which is a nationwide olympiad held every year, and acts as the screening test for the International Biology Olympiad ( IBO ).

History

The ATBS was officially conceived at HBCSE, TIFR in April, 2006 under the proposed name 'Indian Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences' ( IATBS ). Later the word 'Indian' was dropped and it was registered with the Charity Commissioner, Mumbai in 2011. The first issue of ATBS newsletter ( BIOME: The BIOlogy Education MEssenger ) was published in on National Teachers' day, 5 September in 2013.

Objectives

The objectives of ATBS are to :

  • "...upgrade the quality of teaching and learning in biological sciences at all levels- both inside and outside the educational system"
  • "...bring teachers of various disciplines of biological sciences under one academic forum"
  • "...explore and nurture talent with a view to promote excellence in biological sciences"

Structure

The governance structure of the ATBS consists of an Executive Committee led by a President.[2] To run different aspects of the organisation, several committees focus on areas such as finance, memberships and professional development.

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References
  1. "Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences". IndiaBioscience. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  2. "Executive Committee". Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
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