Pedagogy of School Subject: Chemistry II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 801B
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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 chemistry  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

 

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:

  1. Prepare an achievement test & blue print
  2. Evaluation of chemistry text book at secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/central board
  3. 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.

 

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