Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 701B
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 Chemistry.
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools.

 

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

 

  1. enable the students to 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 701B

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry I

CO 83: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

 

CO 84: Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Discussion

 

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping.

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

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

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination

 

 

CO 85: Invent context and

 

 

 

 

 

audience specific and learning skills in Chemistry.

 

CO 86: Combine and use appropriate instructional material for teaching and learning of Chemistry.

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Chemistry
  • Nature of science with special reference to chemistry
  • 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

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skills
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  • Teaching skills relevant in chemistry
  • 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
  • Edger Dales cone of experiencesTeaching aids or instructional material employed in chemistry: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models, LCD Projector, Smart Board, Smart Class
  • Improvised apparatus

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Chemistry 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 Chemistry
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in chemistry
  • Planning of Lesson in Chemistry
  • Unit Plan in Chemistry Annual Plan in Chemistry

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 chemists

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Sundriyal, S. (2019). Teaching of physical sciences. Agrawal publications

 

  • Mohan, R. (2015). Teaching of physical sciences. Neelkamal publications

 

  • Khirwadkar, Anjali (2003). Teaching of Chemistry. New Delhi, Sarup & Sons.

 

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: 
2023-2024
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