develop skill of critical appraisal of Physics text book
select and effectively make use of teaching aids
organize co-curricular activities related to physics
plan and critically appraise physics curriculum at senior secondary level
prepare, use and analyze achievement tests for evaluation of learning outcomes of physics
9.00
Unit I:
Curriculum of Physics
Meaning & Concept of Curriculum, Need & Importance of Curriculum, Principles of Curriculum Construction.
Critical Appraisal of existing Physics Curriculum at the Senior Secondary level prescribed by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan and Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Planning & guiding Practical Work.
State & National level institutions & Laboratories: DST, NPL, ISRO, CEERI, RAPS
9.00
Unit II:
Instructional Support System
Text-book: Meaning and Importance of Physics Text-book, Criteria for Evaluation of Physics Text-book
Physics Lab. : Meaning and Importance of Physics Laboratory, Equipments and other items for Physics laboratory, Maintenance of laboratory equipments and records.
Qualities, responsibilities & professional ethics of a Physics teacher.
Teacher’s role in training students in scientific method, developing scientific attitude, critical thinking & creativity.
9.00
Unit III:
Innovations in Teaching of Physics
·Approaches of Physics- Constructivist approach, Collaborative Learning approach & Activity based approach
Models of Physics Teaching: Concept Attainment & Inquiry Training Model
Techniques of teaching Physics - Team teaching, Programmed Instruction, Cooperative learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping & Content analysis
9.00
Unit IV:
Resources & Activities in Physics
Co-curricular Activities – Meaning, Importance , Guiding Principles for the organization of co-curricular Activities
Organization of Co- Curricular activities related to Physics, Excursions or Field Trip, Science club, Exhibition, Science fair
Requirement & Availability of local Resources
Selecting & guiding projects in Physics
Community Resourses like Science Centres, Museums, Planatorium & Solar Observatory
9.00
Unit V:
Evaluation in Physics
Evaluation: Meaning, Objectives, Importance, Purposes & Steps of Evaluation process.
Difference between Evaluation & Measurement
Types & Techniques of Evaluation.
Preparation of Blue Print.
Development of Achievement Test.
Evaluation of Practical Work in Physics.
Critical analysis of present examination system.
Essential Readings:
SESSIONAL Work (Any One)
Preparation of a diagnostic test of Physics on any unit
Planning an activity for teaching a unit of Physics using local resources
Conducting and reporting a pratical class in Physics laboratory
Prepare an achievement test and blue print
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.
