Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 801A
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The student teachers will be able to:

  • develop skill of critical appraisal of Physics text book
  • select and effectively make use of teaching aids
  • 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

 

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.
  • Planning & guiding Practical Work.
  • State & National level institutions & Laboratories: DST, NPL, ISRO, CEERI, RAPS

 

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 ·Approaches of Physics- Constructivist approach, Collaborative Learning approach & Activity based approach Models of Physics Teaching: Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model Techniques of teaching Physics - Team

·Approaches of Physics- Constructivist approach, Collaborative Learning approach & Activity based approach

 

  • 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
  • Requirement & Availability of local Resources
  • Selecting & guiding projects in Physics
  • Community Resourses like Science Centres, Museums, Planatorium & 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.
  • Evaluation of Practical Work in Physics.
  • Critical analysis of present examination system.
Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL Work (Any One)

  • Preparation of a diagnostic test of Physics on any unit
  • Planning an activity for teaching a unit of Physics using local resources
  • Conducting and reporting a pratical class in Physics laboratory
  • Prepare an achievement test and blue print

 

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: 
2017-2018
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