Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics-II

Paper Code: 
24SEDU801A
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 skill of critical appraisal of Physics text book
  2. organize co-curricular activities related to physics
  3. plan and critically appraise physics curriculum at senior secondary level
  4. prepare, use and analyze achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes of physics
  5. develop competencies in plan, manage physics laboratory and organize physics practical work

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course  Code

Course  Title

24SEDU

801 A

Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics-II

(Theory)

CO 211: Critically analyze the Physics curriculum and explore State and National level institutions and laboratories.

CO 212: Select the use of instructional support system and text book in teaching learning process by qualified and efficient teacher

CO 213: Explain various innovative techniques and models of teaching.

CO 214: Analyze various local resources and co-curricular activities in teaching Biology.

CO 215: Evaluate various types, techniques and methods of evaluation.

CO 216: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

 

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

 

12.00
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.

 

12.00
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.

 

 

12.00
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

 

 

12.00
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

 

 

12.00
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.

Sessional Work (Any One):

  1. Planning an activity for teaching a unit of Physics using local resources.
  2. Conducting and reporting a practical class in Physics laboratory.
  3. Prepare a blue print and an achievement test.
  4. Case study of any one senior secondary school laboratory of 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.
  • Kochar, S.K. (1997). Methods and Techniques of Teaching, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

 

 

References: 
  • 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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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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