Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology I

Paper Code: 
EDU- 701D
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-

  1. acquire the understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Biology 
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools
  3. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons
  4. enable the students to use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching - learning
  5. acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching
  6. 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:

  1. Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
  2. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
  3. 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.

 

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