Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics II (Theory)

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

After completion of this course, the students will be able 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 (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU 601A/ 801 A

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Physics II

CO85: Select use of instructional support system in teaching learning process.

CO86: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO87: Organize co-curricular activities to develop scientific attitude among the learners.

CO88:    Compile teaching-learning resources for a variety of purposes and audiences

 

 

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.

 

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.
  • 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: 
2021-2022
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