Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
EDU 601G
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
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 -

  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 (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU 601 G/ 801 G

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics II

 

CO109: Select use of instructional support system in teaching learning process.

CO110: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO111: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO112:    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 & Planning
  • Meaning & concept of Curriculum
  • Need &importance of Curriculum
  • Principles of Curriculum
  • Objectives of Curriculum
  • Rationale of the inclusion of Economics at secondary/ higher secondary stage
  • Evaluation of the existing Curriculum

 

9.00
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
  • Content analysis of textbooks of  Economics at senior secondary level
  • Economics room -Importance and equipments

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Co- Curricular activities & Use of Community Resources in Economics teaching
  • 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

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Current Affairs in Economics and Guidance Programme
  • Current Affairs: meaning, importance, objectives, scope, nature, criteria for the selection, methods of teaching and role of the teacher
  • Guidance programme for Economic students

 

9.00
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
  • Blue print

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: 
  • Dhillon, S.and Chopra, K.(2002). Teaching of Economics. Ludhiana: Kalyani Publishers
  • Kanwar, B.S. (1975). Teaching of Economics. Ludhiana: Prakash Brotherss
  • 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

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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