Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
The student teachers will be able to:
understand the nature of science and physics
appreciate the contribution of indian and foreign scientist in the development of physics
develop the skill of planning teaching learning activities
develop competencies in
selection and use of teaching methods, approaches and devices
selection, preparation and use of cost effective teaching aids
inculcation of scientific attitude and science related values
plan, manage physics laboratory and organize physics practical work
9.00
Unit I:
Nature, Scope and Objectives of Physics
Nature of science, physics as a fundamental science
Place & values of teaching physics at senior secondary level
Contribution of eminent world and Indian physicists: C.V Raman, M.N. Shah, K.S. Krishnan, J.V. Narlekar, J.C. Bose, S.N. Bose, H.J. Bhabha, S.Chand Shekhar, Vikram Sarabhai, Archimedes, Alexander Graham Bell, Madam Curie And Albert Einstein
General objectives of teaching physics at the senior secondary school stage
Correlation of physics with other subjects
Relation of science & society, impact of physics on modern indian society with reference to issues related with environment, globalization, industrialization and information technology
9.00
Unit II:
Teaching Skill
Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
Teaching Skills relevant in Physics
Introduction
Questioning
Blackboard Writing
Demonstration
Stimulus Variation
Reinforcement
Probing
Illustration with example
Class Room Management
9.00
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 Physics: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models , LCD Projector , computer & Internet, smart board, smart class
Improvised Apparatus
9.00
Unit IV:
Methods of Physics Teaching
Lecture Method
Demonstration Method
Laboratory Method
Heuristic Method
Inductive & Deductive Method
Project Method
Problem Solving Method
9.00
Unit V:
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Physics
Meaning, Phases and Stages of Pedagogical Analysis
Formulation of Instructional Objectives in Physics
Planning of lesson in Physics
Essential Readings:
Case study of any one senior scondary school laboratory of Physics.
Preparation of any one improvised apparatus
Life sketch and contribution of one physicist
Preparation of a scrap book containing original science (scientific cartoon) / stories/ latest articles / feature / play / interview/ report useful for teaching physics.
References:
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.