Pedagogy of School Subject: Geography II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
EDU 601K
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
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-

  1. explain the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Geography.
  2. explain the qualities of Geography teacher
  3. learn how to use Geography laboratory
  4. use various innovative practices and models of Geography teaching.
  5. use various resources in Geography teaching.
  6. 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

 

 

 

EDU 601 K/  801 K

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Geography II

 

CO125: Select use of instructional support system in teaching learning process.

CO126: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO127: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO128:    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
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
: Curriculum & Planning
  • Meaning & concept of curriculum
  • Need & importance of curriculum
  • Principles of curriculum
  • Approaches to the organization of Geography curriculum
  • Evaluation of existing Geography curriculum at the secondary and senior secondary stage

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Teacher & Geography Laboratory
  • Role of a teacher for conservation of natural resources & environment
  • Teacher as a facilitator
  • Qualities and professional growth of a geography teacher to face an ecological challenge of present era
  • Teacher as a reflective practitioner and researcher
  • Meaning and importance of Geography laboratory
  • Types of material & equipment to be kept in Geography laboratory                                          
  • Procurement,  safety or proper use of laboratory material and equipment

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Innovative Practices and Models of Teaching
  • Innovative Practices: Brain- Storming, Cooperative Learning, Experimental Learning
  • Models of Teaching: Concept Attainment, Value Attainment, Inquiry and Discovery Model

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Social Studies
  • Use of community resources
  • Geography resource center
  • Learning Resources: Print media, Electronic media, Multi media
  • Geography club
  • Field trips
  • Content analysis of textbooks of geography at secondary level

 

9.00
Unit V: 
: Evaluation in Geography
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Meaning & objectives of evaluation
  • Types of evaluation
  • Techniques of devices of evaluation
  • Development of achievement test
  • Blue print

Sessional Work (Any one):

 

  1. Construction of objective type test items
  2. Critical appraisal of geography syllabus at senior secondary level

 

 

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.
  • Graves, N.J. (1971); Geography in Secondary Education. London: Geography Association.
  • Graves, N.J. (1972); New Movement in the Study and Teaching of Geography. Australia: F.W. Cheshire Publishing Printing Ltd.

 

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.

Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2015); Teaching of Social Studies. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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