Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 601B
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. 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 Objectives (COs):

 

Assessment strategies

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SEDU 601B

Pedagogy of School Subject: Biology II

CO 59: Select use of instructional                              support system in teaching learning process.

CO 60: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO 61: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO 62: Compile

teaching-learning resources for a variety of purposes and audiences

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 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

 

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, 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.

 

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

 

  1. 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.

 

  • 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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