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Pedagogy of School Subject: General Science I [1]

Paper Code: 
EDU- 501E
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-

  1. acquire the understanding of the various concepts, facts, terms and developments in the field of Science
  2. apply the understanding in a teaching learning process in schools
  3. develop teaching skills for conducting theory and practical lessons
  4. enable the students to 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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objective of Science
  • Nature of science
  • Place & values of teaching general science  at secondary level
  • Contribution of eminent world and Indian scientist
  • General  objectives of teaching science  at the secondary school stage
  • Correlation of science  with  other subjects
  • Scientific  literacy & scientific attitude

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skill
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching Skill
  •  Teaching skills relevant in science
  • Introduction
  •  Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  •  Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with Examples
  • 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 science : Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Specimens , Charts, Models ,  LCD Projector , Smart board, Smart class
  • Improvised apparatus

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Science Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method
  • Brainstorming

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Science
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in science
  • Planning of lesson in general science

 

Essential Readings: 

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 Indian scientist

 

References: 
  • Bhat, B.D. (2013). Modern Methods of Teaching, Concepts & Techniques, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Bhat, B.D. and Sharma, S.R. (1993). Methods of Science Teaching, Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Das , R.C. (1985). Science in Schools. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, S.K. (1985). Teaching Physical Science in Secondary. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Kulshrestha, S.P. (2005). Teaching of Science, R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Maheshwari, V.K.& Maheshwari, Sudha (2014). Teaching of Science. R.Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Mangal, S.K. (1982). Teaching of Science. Agra Book Depot, New Delhi.
  • NCERT (1982).Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools, New Delhi.
  • Prasad, Janardhan (2004). Practical Aspects in Teaching of Science. Kanishka Publishing House, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017 [2]

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