Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics-II

Paper Code: 
24SEDU801E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. explain the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of economics.
  2. explain the qualities of economics teacher
  3. use various innovative practices and models of economics teaching.
  4. use various resources in economics teaching
  5. develop the skill of preparation & evaluation of question papers

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course  Code

Course  Title

 

 

24SEDU

801 E

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics-II

(Theory)

CO 235: Explain the need, importance, principle, and approaches of planning economics curriculum.

CO 236: Select the use of textbooks and economics room in teaching learning process by a qualified and efficient teacher.

CO 237: Explore various innovative practices and models of teaching economics

CO 238: Analyze the utilization of community resources, economics club and co-curricular activities in economics teaching.

CO 239: Evaluate various types, techniques, and methods of evaluation.

CO 240: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum & Planning
  • Meaning & concept of Curriculum
  • Need & importance of Curriculum
  • Principles of Curriculum Construction
  • Approaches to the organization of civics curriculum
  • Rationale of the inclusion of Economics at the secondary/ higher secondary stage
  • Evaluation of the existing Curriculum

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teacher & Textbook
  • Main functions and responsibilities of the Economics teacher
  • Essential and specific qualities needed in Economics teacher
  • Text Book: meaning, importance and qualities of a good textbook of Economics
  • Criteria for the evaluation of Economics textbooks
  • Economics room -Importance and equipment

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Co- Curricular activities & Use of Community Resources in Economics teaching
  • Meaning and Significance of co-curricular activities relating to the teaching of Economics
  • Important co-curricular activities relating to the teaching of Economics
  • Economics club or Association
  • Community resources and their use in the teaching of Economics
  • Methods of utilizing community resources

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Innovative Practices and Models of Teaching
  • Innovative Practices: Brain- Storming, Dramatization, Cooperative Learning, Experential     Learning
  • Models of Teaching: Concept Attainment, Inquiry Training and Social Inquiry Model
  • Maxims of Teaching

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Social Studies
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Meaning & objectives of evaluation
  • Types of evaluation
  • Techniques and devices of evaluation
  • Development of achievement test
  • Blueprint

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Construction of objective type test items.
  2. Critical appraisal of Social studies syllabus at secondary level.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Aggarwal, J.C. (2005). Teaching of Economics- A Practical Approach. Agra: Vinod Pustak Mandir
  • Saxena, N.R.; Mishra, B.K. and Mohanty, R.K. (2014). Teaching of Economics. Meerut: R.Lall Book Depot.
  • Sharma, Seema (2004).Modern Teaching Economics. New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd.
  • Singh, Ram Pal. Teaching of Economics. Meerut: R.Lall Book Depot

 

 

References: 
  • Lee, N. (ED.) (1975) Teaching of Economics. London: Heinemann Education Books
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2009); Essentials of Educational Technology. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2015); Teaching of Social Studies. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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