Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology-II

Paper Code: 
24SEDU601B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. critically analyze the curriculum/evaluation process/methodology of teaching in school to bring about changes in future
  2. develop the abilities for planning and organizing biology laboratory
  3. explain the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Biology
  4. organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting Biology teaching
  5. discuss the qualities of Biology Teacher
  6. develop the skill of Preparation of Blue print & achievement test

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

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24SEDU 601B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology-II

(Theory)

CO 79: Critically analyze the Biology curriculum.

CO 80: Select the use of an instructional support system and text book in teaching learning process by qualified and efficient teacher

CO 81: Explain various innovative techniques and models of teaching.

CO 82: Analyze various local resources and co-curricular activities in teaching Biology.

CO 83: Evaluate various types, techniques and methods of evaluation.

CO 84: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Explanation, Tutorial

 

Learning strategies:

Self-learning Assignments, Learning by practice, Hand outs

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

(2), Power point presentation

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%):

Semester end examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum of Biology
  • Curriculum: meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction
  • Critical appraisal of existing biology curriculum at the secondary/senior secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
  • Modern trends in biology curriculum: B.S.C.S

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System9
  • Text-book: meaning and importance of biology text-book, criteria for    evaluation of biology text-book
  • Biology Lab.: meaning and importance of biology laboratory, equipments, chemicals and other items for biology laboratory, laboratory accidents and their remedies, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records
  • Qualities of a good biology teacher

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Biology
  • Models of Biology Teaching: 5 E Model, Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
  • Methods & Techniques of teaching biology- Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Biology
  • Co-curricular activities – meaning, importance, types, and guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • Organization of co-curricular activities related to biology: science excursions or field trips, science club, exhibitions, science fair.
  • Requirement & availability of local resources.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Biology
  • Evaluation: meaning, objectives, importance, purposes & steps of evaluation process
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Types & techniques of evaluation
  • Development of achievement test
  • Preparation of blue print
  • Evaluation of practical work in biology
  • Critical analysis of present examination system

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Evaluation of biology text book at senior secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/ Central Board
  2. Visit a biology lab in a senior secondary school and prepare a report of it

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Dr. D. Hemalatha K., R. Asir J. (2015) Teaching of Biology. Neelkamal publishers
  • Jasim A. (2014) Teaching of Biological Sciences. PHI learning pvt. Ltd
  • Sudha P. Teaching Biological Sciences. Vinay Raheja publication.

 

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.
  • Mangal,S.K. & Mangal, Shubhra (2012). Teaching of Biological Sciences, International Publishing House.
  • NCERT (1982). Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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