Pedagogy of School Subject: Geography-I

Paper Code: 
24SEDU701H
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. develop an understanding about the concept of Geography
  2. develop an understanding about the aims and objectives of teaching Geography.
  3. get acquainted with micro-teaching and methods of teaching.
  4. develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

strategies

Course

Code

 Course Title

24SEDU

701H

Pedagogy of School Subject: Geography-I

(Theory)

CO 151: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

CO 152: Construct the pedagogical analysis, lesson plan, unit plan and annual plan for effective teaching.

CO 153: Develop context and audience specific and learning skills in Geography.

CO 154: Combine and use appropriate instructional materials and library for teaching and learning of Geography.

CO 155: Develop an understanding of the meaning, scope and importance of geography and its relationship with other subjects.

CO 156: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objective
  • Meaning, nature, scope and importance for learning Geography
  • Aims of teaching of Geography
  • A study of instructional objectives with special reference of Bloom’s taxonomy and statement of objectives in behavioural terms
  • Relationship of Geography with other subjects

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skills
  • Meaning & definition of Teaching Skills
  • Practicing Teaching Skills through Micro – Teaching: Introduction, Explanation, Questioning, Blackboard Writing, Illustrating with Examples, Stimulus Variation, Map Reading, Reinforcement

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Instructional Materials
  • Meaning and importance of the term instructional materials or teaching aids
  • Guiding principles for the effectiveness use of audio- visual aids
  • Classification of Teaching aids
  • Use of library & other instructional materials related with Geography

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Approaches & Methods of Geography Teaching
  • Approaches of Geography teaching: Interdisciplinary Approach, Constructivism Approach
  • Methods of teaching Geography: Demonstration, Laboratory, Project, Problem Solving, Inductive & deductive

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Instructional Planning in Geography
  • Meaning, Pedagogy in a Teacher’s Teaching
  • Stages & operations involved in the task of Pedagogical Analysis
  • Lesson Plan
  • Unit Plan
  • Annual Plan

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Prepare a model in Geography
  2. Prepare a Geography Practical Notebook:
  1. Four Geographical Map – two each from Indian and World Geography
  2. A Diagram from Physical Geography
  1. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh, R.P.; Teaching of Geography. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Gospil, G.H. (1965); The teaching of Geography. London, Macmillan and Co.

 

References: 
  • Aggarwal, J. C. (1982); Teaching of Social Studies. New Delhi: Vikas Pub.
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2009); Essentials of Educational Technology. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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