Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry II

Paper Code: 
EDU 801B
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
90
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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 chemistry laboratory
  3. understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Chemistry
  4. organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting chemistry teaching
  5. understand the qualities of chemistry teacher
  6. develop the skill of preparation of Blue print & achievement test

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

EDU 601B/ 801B

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry II

CO89: Select use of instructional support system in teaching learning process.

 

CO90: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

 

CO91: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

 

CO92:    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
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum of Chemistry
  • Curriculum: Meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction
  • Critical appraisal of existing chemistry curriculum at the secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
  • Modern trends in chemistry curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A, CHEM Study

 

10.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • Text-book: Meaning and importance of chemistry text-book, criteria for   evaluation of chemistry text-book
  • Chemistry Lab.: Meaning and importance of chemistry laboratory, equipments, chemicals and other items for chemistry laboratory, laboratory accidents and their remedies, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records
  • Qualities of a good chemistry teacher
  • Role of state & national level institutions & laboratories like DST, NCL, Fertilizers, Pesticide & Chemical Companies like Hindustan Zinc Ltd

 

8.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Chemistry
  • Models of chemistry teaching:  5 E Model, Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
  • Methods & techniques of teaching chemistry -  Team Teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Chemistry
  • Co-curricular Activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • organization of co- curricular activities related to chemistry: science excursions or field trip, science club, exhibitions, science fair
  • requirement & availability of local resources

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Chemistry
  • Evaluation: meaning & objectives, importance, purposes & steps of evaluation process
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Types &techniques of evaluation
  • Preparation of blue print
  • Development of achievement test
  • Evaluation of practical work in chemistry
  • Critical analysis of present examination system

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Evaluation of chemistry text book at secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/central board
  2. Conduct any co-curricular activity & prepare a report of it
  3. Visit a chemistry lab in a senior secondary school and prepare a report of it

 

 

Essential Readings: 

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: 

Suggested Readings:

·       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: 
2022-2023
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