Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry I

Paper Code: 
EDU- 501B
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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 Chemistry
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools
  3. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons
  4. enable the students to 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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Chemistry
  • Nature of science with special reference to chemistry
  • Place & values of teaching chemistry at secondary level
  • Contribution of eminent world and Indian chemists
  • General  objectives of teaching chemistry at the secondary school stage
  • Correlation of chemistry with  other subjects
  • Scientific literacy & scientific attitude

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skill
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  • Teaching skills relevant in chemistry
  • Introduction
  •  Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  •  Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with Examples
  • Class Room Management

 

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 chemistry: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models, LCD Projector, Smart Board, Smart Class
  • Improvised apparatus

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Chemistry 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 Chemistry
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in chemistry
  • Planning of Lesson in Chemsirty

 

Essential Readings: 

Sessional Work:

Any one of the following:

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

 

References: 
  • Bhat, B.D. (2013). Modern Methods of Teaching, Concepts & Techniques, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Bhat, B.D. and Sharma, S.R. (1993). Methods of Science Teaching, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Das , R.C. (1985). Science in Schools. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, S.K. (1985). Teaching Physical Science in Secondary. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Kulshrestha, S.P. (2005). Teaching of Science, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Maheshwari, V.K.& Maheshwari, Sudha (2014). Teaching of Science. R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Mangal, S.K. (1982). Teaching of Science. Agra Book Depot, New Delhi.
  • NCERT (1982).Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.
  • Prasad, Janardhan (2004). Practical Aspects in Teaching of Science. Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Ratho, Prakash Ravi (2009). Emerging Trends in Teaching of Chemistry . Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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