Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics I

Paper Code: 
EDU- 701A
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The student teachers will be able to:

  • understand the nature of science and physics
  • appreciate the contribution of indian and foreign scientist in the development of physics
  • develop the skill of planning teaching learning activities
  • develop competencies in
  1. selection and use of teaching methods, approaches and devices
  2. selection, preparation and use of cost effective teaching aids
  3. inculcation of scientific attitude and science related values
  4. plan, manage physics laboratory and organize physics practical work

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Physics
  • Nature of science, physics as a fundamental science
  • Place & values of teaching physics at senior secondary level
  • Contribution of eminent world and Indian physicists: C.V Raman, M.N. Shah, K.S. Krishnan, J.V. Narlekar, J.C. Bose, S.N. Bose, H.J. Bhabha, S.Chand Shekhar, Vikram Sarabhai, Archimedes, Alexander Graham Bell, Madam Curie And  Albert Einstein
  • General  objectives of teaching physics at the senior secondary school stage
  • Correlation of physics with  other subjects
  • Relation of science & society, impact of physics on modern indian society with reference to issues related with environment, globalization, industrialization and information technology

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skill
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  • Teaching Skills relevant in Physics
  • Introduction
  •  Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  •  Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with example
  • 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 Physics: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models ,  LCD Projector , computer & Internet, smart board, smart class
  • Improvised Apparatus

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Physics Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Physics
  • Meaning, Phases and Stages of Pedagogical Analysis
  • Formulation of Instructional Objectives in Physics
  • Planning of lesson in Physics

 

Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL WORK (Any One)

  • Case study of any one senior scondary school laboratory of Physics.
  • Preparation of any one improvised apparatus
  • Life sketch and contribution of one physicist
  • Preparation of a scrap book containing original science (scientific cartoon) / stories/ latest articles / feature / play / interview/ report useful for teaching physics.

 

References: 
  • Chauhan, S.S. (2000). Innovation in Teaching Learning Process, New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • Das, R.C. (1985). Science Teaching in Schools New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Gupta, N.K. (1997). Research in Teaching of Science, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Kochar, S.K. (1997). Methods and Techniques of Teaching, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Maitre, K. (1991). Teaching of Physics, New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House.
  • Prakash, R. and Rath, T.N. (1996). Emerging Trends in Teaching of Physics, New Delhi: Kanisha Publishers.
  • Radha Mohan (2003). Innovative Science Teaching for Physical Science Teachers, New Delhi: Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd.

 

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