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Paper Code: 
25SEDU501B
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 student to

  1. acquire an understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Biology.
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching-learning process in schools.
  3. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons.
  4. use audio-visual aids and information technology for promoting effective teaching – learning.
  5. acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching.
  6. develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25SEDU501B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of  School

Subject: Biology-I

(Theory)

CO 43: Constructing proper understanding of meaning, importance, nature, values of Biology teaching and correlating it with other disciplines.

CO 44: Improve presentation in classroom teaching by using different skills.

CO 45: Incorporate appropriate teaching learning material for effective classroom interaction

CO 46: Select and use an appropriate teaching method for promoting effective teaching and learning.

CO 47: Prepare students for organized and planned teaching.

CO 48: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

 

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Discussion

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Foundations of Teaching Biology
  • Nature of science with special reference to biology
  • Place and values of teaching biology at the secondary level
  • Contribution of the eminent world and Indian Biologists: Charles Darwin, Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek, Gregor Mendel, Carl Linnaeus, Har Govind Khorana and Jagdish Chandra Bose
  • General objectives of teaching biology at the secondary school stage
  • Correlation of biology with other subjects
  • Scientific literacy & scientific attitude

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skills
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  • Teaching Skills relevant in biology
  • Introduction
  • Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  • Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with Examples

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Instructional Materials
  • Meaning and importance of the term instructional materials
  • Guiding principles for the effective use of audio- visual aids
  • Classification of audio- visual aids
  • Teaching aids or instructional material employed in biology: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Specimens, Charts, Models, LCD Projector, Smart board, Smart class
  • Improvised apparatus

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Biology Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method
  • Brainstorming

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Biology
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis, content analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in biology
  • Planning of lesson in biology
  • Unit Plan in biology
  • Annual plan in biology

Sessional Work: (Any one)

  1. Preparation of any two improvised apparatus
  2. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
  3. Life sketch & contributions of any two biologist

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ram Babu (2020) Essentials of Microteaching. Neel Kamal Publications (2 volumes)
  • Dr. Vanaja M., K. Ramaiah (2020) Pedagogy of science education. Neelkamal Publications pvt.ltd.
  • Ismail T. (2018) Pedagogical Skills. Wisdom Press Publishers
  • Singamaneni N., Rao Peethalal S. (2017) Methods and techniques of teaching. Sonali Publications
  • Dr. S. P. Kulshreshtha, Dr.A.K. Kulshreshtha Foundations of Educational Technology. Vinay Rakheja publication

 

References: 
  • Ahmed, Jasmin (2014). Teaching of Biological Sciences, 2nd    Edition PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
  • Kul Shrestha, 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- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Kshipra, New Delhi.

 

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2025-2026 [7]

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