Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 501B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Hours: Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

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.

 

  1. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons.

 

  1. use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching – learning.

 

  1. acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching.

 

  1. 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

SEDU-501B

Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology I

CO 29: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Discussion

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

 

 

CO 30: Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

 

CO 31: Invent context and audience specific and learning skills in Biology.

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination

 

 

CO 32: Combine and use appropriate instructional material for teaching and learning of Biology.

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Foundations of Teaching Biology
  • Nature of science with special reference to biology
  • Place and values of teaching biology at the secondary level
  • .      Contribution of the eminent world and Indian Biologists: Charles Darwin, Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek, Gregor Mendel, Carl Linnaeus, Har Govind Khorana and Jagdish Chandra Bose
  • General objectives of teaching biology at the secondary school stage
  • Correlation of biology with other subjects
  • Scientific literacy & scientific attitude

 

12.00
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

 

12.00
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

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Biology Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method
  • Brainstorming

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Biology
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis, content analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in biology
  • Planning of lesson in biology
  • Unit Plan in biology
  • Annual plan in biology

Sessional Work: (Any one)

  1. Preparation of any two improvised apparatus

 

  1. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method

 

  1. Life sketch & contributions of any two biologist

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ram Babu (2020) Essentials of Microteaching. Neel Kamal Publications (2 volumes)

 

  • Dr. Vanaja M., K. Ramaiah (2020) Pedagogy of science education. Neelkamal Publications pvt.ltd.

 

  • Ismail T. (2018) Pedagogical Skills. Wisdom Press Publishers

 

  • Singamaneni N., Rao Peethalal S. (2017) Methods and techniques of teaching. Sonali Publications

 

  • Dr. S. P. Kulshreshtha, Dr.A.K. Kulshreshtha Foundations of Educational Technology. Vinay Rakheja publication

 

References: 
  • 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- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Kshipra, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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