Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 801 E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Hours: Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

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

 

  1. use various innovative practices and models of economics teaching.

 

  1. use various resources in economics teaching

 

  1. 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

 

 

SEDU 801 E

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Economics II

CO 160: Select               use               of instructional support system in teaching learning process. CO 161: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO 162: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO 163:     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

 

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 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

 

  • Blue print

 

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Construction of objective type test items.

 

  1. 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 Brothers
  • 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: 
2023-2024
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