Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-
critically analyze the curriculum/evaluation process/methodology of teaching in school to bring about changes in future
develop the abilities for planning and organizing biology laboratory
understand the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Biology
use various approaches of teaching Biology
organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting Biology teaching
understand the qualities of Biology Teacher
develop the skill of Preparation of Blue print & achievement test
9.00
Unit I:
Curriculum of Biology
Curriculum: meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction
Critical appraisal of existing biology curriculum at the secondary/senior secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
Practical work in biology
Modern trends in biology curriculum: B.S.C.S, Nuffield- O & A
9.00
Unit II:
Instructional Support System
Text-book: meaning and importance of biology text-book, criteria for evaluation of biology text-book
Biology Lab. : meaning and importance of biology laboratory, equipments, chemicals and other items for biology laboratory, laboratory accidents and their remedies, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records
Qualities of a good biology teacher
10.00
Unit III:
Innovations in Teaching of Biology
Approaches of biology teaching - constructivist approach, collaborative learning approach
Models of Biology Teaching: 5 E Model, Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
Methods & Techniques of teaching biology- Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping
8.00
Unit IV:
Resources & Activities in Biology
Co-curricular activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
Organization of co- curricular activities related to biology: science excursions or field trip, science club, exhibitions, science fair.
Requirement & availability of local resources.
9.00
Unit V:
Evaluation in Biology
Evaluation: meaning , objectives , importance, purposes & steps of evaluation process
Difference between evaluation & measurement
Types & techniques of evaluation
Development of achievement test
Preparation of blue print
Evaluation of practical work in biology
Critical analysis of present examination system
Essential Readings:
Sessional Work:
Any one of the following:
Prepare an achievement test & blue print
Evaluation of biology text book at senior secondary level prescribed by Rajasthan Board/ Central Board
References:
Ahmed, Jasmin (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences, 2nd Edition PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
Kulshrestha, S.P. (2005). Teaching of Biology, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Maheshwari, V.K.& Maheshwari, Sudha (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences. R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Mangal,S.K. & Mangal, Shubhra (2012). Teaching of Biological Sciences, International Publishing House.
NCERT (1982).Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.
Pahuja, Sudha. Teaching of Biological Sciences, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
Pal, H.R. and Pal,R. (2006). Curriculum- Yestersday, Today and Tomorrow. Kshipra, New Delhi.