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Paper Code: 
24SEDU801H
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. explain the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Geography.
  2. explain the qualities of a Geography teacher
  3. learn how to use the Geography Laboratory
  4. use various innovative practices and models of Geography teaching.
  5. use various resources in Geography teaching.
  6. develop the skill of preparation & evaluation of question papers

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24SEDU

801H

Pedagogy of School Subject: Geography-II

(Theory)

CO 253: Explain various innovative practices, maxims and models of teaching

CO 254: Construct, apply and administer achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes.

CO 255:         Compile teaching- learning resources for a variety of purposes and audiences

CO 256: Examine the curriculum construction and evaluate the existing curriculum.

CO 257: Analyze the various roles and qualities of a teacher and a good textbook for Geography teaching

CO 258: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Explanation, Tutorial

 

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments,

Learning by practice, Handouts

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 & Planning
  • Meaning & concept of curriculum
  • Need & importance of curriculum
  • Principles of curriculum
  • Approaches to the organization of Geography curriculum
  • Evaluation of existing Geography curriculum at the secondary and senior secondary stage

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teacher & Geography Laboratory
  • Role of a teacher for conservation of natural resources & environment
  • Teacher as a facilitator
  • Qualities and professional growth of a geography teacher to face an ecological challenge of present era
  • Teacher as a reflective practitioner and researcher
  • Meaning and importance of Geography laboratory
  • Types of material & equipment to be kept in Geography laboratory
  • Procurement, safety or proper use of laboratory material and equipment

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Innovative Practices and Models of Teaching
  • Innovative Practices: Brain- Storming, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning
  • Models of Teaching: Concept Attainment, Inquiry Training and Social Inquiry Model
  • Maxims of Teaching

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Social Studies
  • Use of community resources
  • Learning Resources: Print media, Electronic media, Multi- media
  • Geography club
  • Field trips
  • Content analysis of textbooks of geography at secondary level

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Geography
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Meaning & objectives of evaluation
  • Types of evaluation
  • Techniques of devices of evaluation
  • Development of achievement test
  • Blue print

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Construction of objective type test items
  2. Critical appraisal of geography syllabus at senior secondary level

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh, R.P.; Teaching of Geography. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Graves, N.J. (1972); New Movement in the Study and Teaching of Geography. Australia: F.W. Cheshire Publishing Printing Ltd.

 

References: 
  • Aggarwal, J.C. (1982); Teaching of Social Studies. New Delhi: Vikas Pub. Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2009); Essentials of Educational Technology. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2015); Teaching of Social Studies. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025 [6]

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