Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
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 chemistry laboratory
understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Chemistry
use various approaches of teaching chemistry
organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting chemsitry teaching
understand the qualities of chemistry teacher
develop the skill of preparation of Blue print & achievement test
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
Practical work in chemistry
Modern trends in chemistry curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A, CHEM Study
9.00
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
Approaches of chemistry teaching - constructivist approach, collaborative learning approach
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
10.00
Unit III:
Innovations in Teaching of Chemistry
Approaches of chemistry teaching - constructivist approach, collaborative learning approach
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
8.00
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
Essential Readings:
Sessional Work:
Any one of the following:
Prepare an achievement test & blue print
Evaluation of chemistry text book at secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/central board
Conduct any co-curricular activity & prepare a report of it
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.