Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 601D
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

  • critically analyze the curriculum/evaluation process/methodology of teaching in school to bring about changes in future
  • develop the abilities for planning and organizing biology laboratory
  • understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Biology
  • use various approaches of teaching Biology
  • organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting Biology teaching
  • understand the qualities of Biology Teacher
  • develop the skill of Preparation of Blue print & achievement test

 

9.00
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
  • Practical work in biology
  • Modern trends in biology curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • 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

 

10.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Biology
  • Approaches of biology teaching - constructivist approach, collaborative learning approach
  • 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

 

8.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Biology
  • Co-curricular activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • Organization of co- curricular activities related to biology: science excursions or field trip, science club, exhibitions, science fair.
  • Requirement & availability of local resources.

 

9.00
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

 

Essential Readings: 

Sessional Work:

Any one of the following:

  1. Prepare an achievement test & blue print
  2. Evaluation of biology text book at senior secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/ Central Board

 

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.

 

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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