Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 601A
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (45) + Independent work (30) + Others (15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The student teachers will be able to:

  • develop skill of critical appraisal of Physics text book
  • organize co-curricular activities related to physics
  • plan and critically appraise physics curriculum at senior secondary level
  • prepare, use and analyze achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes of physics
  • develop competencies in plan, manage physics laboratory and organize physics practical work

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU 601A/ 801 A

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics II

CO35: Make use of instructional support system in teaching learning process.

CO36: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO37: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

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
 

CONTENTS:

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum of Physics
  • Meaning & Concept of Curriculum, Need & Importance of Curriculum, Principles of Curriculum Construction.
  • Critical Appraisal of existing Physics Curriculum at the Senior Secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan and Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
  • State & National level institutions & Laboratories: DST, NPL, ISRO, CEERI.
9.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • Text-book: Meaning and Importance of Physics Text-book, Criteria for   Evaluation of  Physics Text-book
  • Physics Lab: Meaning and Importance of Physics Laboratory, Equipments and other items for Physics laboratory, Maintenance of laboratory equipments and records.
  • Qualities, responsibilities & professional ethics of a Physics teacher.
  • Teacher’s role in training students in scientific method, developing scientific attitude, critical thinking & creativity.
9.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Physics
  • Models of Physics Teaching: Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
  • Techniques of teaching  Physics -  Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative  learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping & Content analysis
9.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Physics
  • Co-curricular Activities – Meaning, Importance , Guiding Principles for the organization of co-curricular Activities
  • Organization of Co- Curricular activities related to Physics, Excursions or Field Trip, Science club, Exhibition, Science fair
  • Selecting & guiding projects in Physics
  • Requirement & Availability of local Resources
  • Community Resources like Science Centre, Museums, Planetarium & Solar Observatory
9.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Physics
  • 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.
  • Critical analysis of present examination system.
Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL Work (Any One)

  • Planning an activity for teaching a unit of Physics using local resources.
  • Conducting and reporting a practical class in Physics laboratory.
  • Prepare a blue print and an achievement test.
  • Case study of any one senior secondary school laboratory of 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.
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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