Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science I

Paper Code: 
EDU 501 E
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
90
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to -

  1. acquire the understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Science.
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools.
  3. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons.
  4. use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching – learning.
  5. acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching.
  6. develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

EDU 501E/ 701E

Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science I

 

CO51: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

 

CO52:  Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

CO53: Invent context and audience specific and learning skills in General Science.

 

CO54: Combine and use appropriate instructional material for teaching and learning of General Science.

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lecture, Discussion

 

 

Learning strategies:   

Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1),Quiz (1), Power point presentation

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination
 

 

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

 

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, LCDProjector, 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
  • Unit Plan in general science

 

Sessional Work: (Any one)

  1. Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
  2. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
  3. Life sketch & contributions of any two scientist
Essential Readings: 

 

  • Maheshwari, V. Teaching of science. R lall books
  • Ahmad, J. (2014). Teaching of biological science. PHI Learning publishers
  • Ahmad, J. (2014). Pedagogy of Science. https://etext.sagepub.in/etext (eBook)

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • 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.
  • Kul Shrestha, 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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