Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-
acquire the understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Biology
apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools
develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons
enable the students to use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching - learning
acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching
develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation
9.00
Unit I:
Foundations of Teaching Biology
Nature of science with special reference to biology
Place & values of teaching biology at secondary level
Contribution of eminent world and Indian biologist
General objectives of teaching biology at the secondary school stage
Correlation of biology with other subjects
Scientific literacy & scientific attitude
9.00
Unit II:
Teaching Skill
Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
Teaching Skills relevant in biology
Introduction
Questioning
Blackboard Writing
Demonstration
Stimulus Variation
Reinforcement
Probing
Illustration with Examples
Class room management
9.00
Unit III:
Instructional Materials
Meaning and importance of the term instructional materials
Guiding principles for the effective use of audio- visual aids
Classification of audio- visual aids
Teaching aids or instructional material employed in biology:Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Specimens, Charts, Models, LCD Projector, Smart board, Smart class
Improvised apparatus
9.00
Unit IV:
Methods of Biology Teaching
Lecture Method
Demonstration Method
Laboratory Method
Heuristic Method
Inductive & Deductive Method
Project Method
Problem Solving Method
Brainstorming
9.00
Unit V:
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Biology
Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
Formulation of instructional objectives in biology
Planning of lesson in biology
Essential Readings:
Sessional Work:
Any one of the following:
Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
Life sketch & contributions of any two Indian biologist
References:
Ahmed, Jasmin (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences, 2nd Edition PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
Kulshrestha, S.P. (2005). Teaching of Biology, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Maheshwari, V.K.& Maheshwari, Sudha (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences. R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Mangal,S.K. & Mangal, Shubhra (2012). Teaching of Biological Sciences, International Publishing House.
NCERT, (1982).Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.
Pahuja, Sudha. Teaching of Biological Sciences, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Pal, H.R. and Pal,R. (2006). Curriculum- Yestersday, Today and Tomorrow. Kshipra, New Delhi.