Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 801 C
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. critically analyze the curriculum/evaluation process/methodology of teaching in school to bring about changes in future
  2. develop the abilities for planning and organizing science laboratory

 

  1. understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Science

 

  1. organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting science teaching

 

  1. understand the qualities of science teacher

 

  1. develop the skill of preparation of Blue print & achievement test

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Assessment strategies

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

SEDU 801 C

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science II

CO 152: Select       use       of instructional support system in teaching-learning process. CO 153: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO 154: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO 155: 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 of General Science
  • Curriculum: meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction
  • Critical appraisal of existing science curriculum at the secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board of Education, New Delhi
  • Modern trends in science curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • Text-book: meaning and importance of science text-book, criteria for   evaluation of science text-book
  • Science lab: meaning and importance of science laboratory, equipments, chemicals and other items for science laboratory, laboratory accidents and their remedies, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records
  • Qualities of a good science teacher

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Science
  • Models of science teaching: 5 E Model, Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
  • Methods & techniques of teaching science - Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Science
  • Co-curricular activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • Organization of co- curricular activities related to science: Science excursions or field trip, Science club, Exhibitions, Science fair
  • Requirement & availability of local resources

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Science
  • Evaluation: meaning, objectives, importance, purposes & steps of evaluation process
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Types & techniques of evaluation
  • Preparation of blue print
  • Development of achievement test
  • Evaluation of practical work in science
  • Critical analysis of present examination system

 

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Evaluation of science text book at secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/ Central Board

 

  1. Conduct any co-curricular activity & prepare a report of it

 

  1. Visit a science lab in a secondary school and prepare a report of it

 

Essential 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.

 

 

References: 
  • 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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