Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science II (Theory)

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

After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-

  1. critically analyze the curriculum/evaluation process/methodology of teaching in school to bring about changes in future
  2. develop the abilities for planning and organizing science laboratory
  3. understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Science
  4. use various approaches of teaching Science
  5. organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting science  teaching
  6. understand the qualities of science teacher
  7. develop the skill of preparation of Blue print & achievement test

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum of General Science
  • Curriculum: meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction
  • Critical appraisal of existing science curriculum at the secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board of Education, New Delhi
  • Practical work in science
  • Modern trends in  science curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A
9.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • Text-book: meaning and importance of science text-book, criteria for   evaluation of  science text-book
  • Science lab. : meaning and importance of science laboratory, equipments, chemicals and other items for science laboratory, laboratory accidents and their remedies, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records
  • Qualities of a good science teacher
10.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Science

·Approaches of science - constructivist approach, collaborative learning approach

  • Models of science teaching:  5 E Model, Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
  • Methods  & techniques of teaching  science -  Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative  learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping
8.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Science
  • Co-curricular activities – meaning, importance , guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • organization of co- curricular activities related to science :science  excursions or field trip, science club, exhibitions, science fair
  • requirement & availability of local resources

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Science
  • 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 science
  • Critical analysis of present examination system

 

Essential Readings: 

Sessional Work:

Any one of the following:

  1. Prepare an achievement test & blue print
  2. Evaluation of science text book at secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/ Central Board
  3. Conduct any co-curricular activity & prepare a report of it
References: 
  • Bhat, B.D. (2013). Modern Methods of Teaching; Concepts & Techniques, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Bhat, B.D. and Sharma, S.R. (1993). Methods of Science Teaching, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Das , R.C. (1985). Science in Schools. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, S.K. (1985). Teaching Physical Science in Secondary. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Kulshrestha, S.P. (2005). Teaching of Science, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Maheshwari, V.K. & Maheshwari, Sudha (2014). Teaching of Science. R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Mangal, S.K. (1982). Teaching of Science. Agra Book Depot, New Delhi.
  • NCERT (1982).Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.
  • Prasad, Janardhan (2004). Practical Aspects in Teaching of Science. Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017
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