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:-
acquire the understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Science
apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools
develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons
enable the students to use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching - learning
acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching
develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation
9.00
Unit I:
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Science
Nature of science
Place & values of teaching general science at secondary level
Contribution of eminent world and Indian scientist
General objectives of teaching science at the secondary school stage
Correlation of science with other subjects
Scientific literacy & scientific attitude
9.00
Unit II:
Teaching Skill
Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
Teaching skills relevant in science
Introduction
Questioning
Blackboard Writing
Demonstration
Stimulus Variation
Reinforcement
Probing
Illustration with Examples
Class room management
9.00
Unit III:
Instructional Materials
Meaning and importance of the term instructional materials
Guiding principles for the effective use of audio- visual aids
Classification of audio- visual aids
Teaching aids or instructional material employed in science : Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Specimens , Charts, Models , LCD Projector , Smart board, Smart class
Improvised apparatus
9.00
Unit IV:
Methods of Science Teaching
Lecture Method
Demonstration Method
Laboratory Method
Heuristic Method
Inductive & Deductive Method
Project Method
Problem Solving Method
Brainstorming
9.00
Unit V:
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Science
Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
Formulation of instructional objectives in science
Planning of lesson in general science
Essential Readings:
Sessional Work (Any one )
Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
Life sketch & contributions of any two Indian scientist
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.