Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SEDU 701A
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. explain the nature of science and physics.

 

  1. appreciate the contribution of Indian and foreign scientists in the development of physics.

 

  1. develop the skill of planning teaching learning activities.

 

  1. develop competencies in

 

  1. selection and use of teaching methods, approaches and devices.

 

  1. selection, preparation and use of cost-effective teaching aids.

 

  1. inculcation of scientific attitude and science related values

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Assessment strategies

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Paper

Code

Paper Title

SEDU 701A

Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics I

CO 79: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Discussion

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

 

 

CO 80: Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

 

CO 81: Invent context and audience specific and learning skills in Physics.

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

 

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination

 

 

CO 82: Combine and use appropriate instructional material

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Physics
  • Nature of science
  • Place & values of teaching physics at senior secondary level
  • Contribution of eminent world and Indian physicists: C.V Raman, M.N. Shah, J.C. Bose, H.J. Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, APJ Abdul Kalam, Albert Einstein and Sir Issac Newton
  • 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

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skills
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  • Teaching Skills relevant in Physics
  • Introduction
  • Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  • Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with example
12.00
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
  •  Edger Dales cone of experiencesTeaching aids or instructional material employed in Physics: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models, LCD Projector, computer & Internet, smart board, smart class
  • Improvised Apparatus

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Physics Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method

 

12.00
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
  • Unit Plan in Physics
  •  Annual Plan in Physics

 

Sessional Work (Any One):

  1. Preparation of any one improvised apparatus.

 

  1. Life sketch and contribution of one physicist.

 

  1. Preparation of a scrap book containing original science (scientific cartoon) / stories/ latest articles / feature / play / interview/ report useful for teaching physics.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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.

 

References: 
  • 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: Kanishka Publishers.

 

  • Radha Mohan (2003). Innovative Science Teaching for Physical Science Teachers, New Delhi: Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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