Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
EDU 701D
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
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 -

  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. 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.

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU-501D/ 701D

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology I

 

CO47: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

CO48:   Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

CO49:   Invent context and audience specific and learning skills in Biology.

CO50:     Combine and use    appropriate instructional   material for    teaching    and learning of Biology.

 

 

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lecture, Discussion

Learning strategies:   

Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination
 

 

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

 

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
  • Unit Plan in biology

 

Sessional Work: (Any one)

 

  1. Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
  2. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
  3. Life sketch & contributions of any two biologist

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ahmed, Jasmin (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences, 2nd Edition PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
  • Kul Shrestha, 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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