Syllabus

Course Code: 811    Course Name: Group - I (v) PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1. NATURE AND SCOPE OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• Meaning, Nature and Scope with reference to Physical Science & its branches.
• History of Physical science and contribution of Indian Scientists in the field of Physics & Chemistry.
• Need & importance Physical Science in secondary school & its values in the present context.
• Correlation of Physical science with other school subjects.
• Aim & objectives of Physical Science.
• Bloom‟s Taxonomy of instructional objectives.
• Physical Science in the service of human welfare – Agriculture, Medicine, Industry & Conservation of Environment.
2 2. PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS & LESSON PLANNING
• Content –
- Matter in our Surroundings
- Atom & Molecules
- Motion
- Force & Law of Motion
- Gravitation
- Work and Energy
- Sound
- Acid Bases & Salt
- Metal & Non-metal
- Light
- Electricity

• Pedagogical Analysis – Following points should be used for Pedagogical Analysis. Following points should be followed for pedagogical analysis on topics covered in the syllabus
• a)Identification of concept b)Listing behavioural outcomes c)Listing activities and experiments, d)Listing evaluation techniques
• Concept, Need & Importance of Unit Planning & Lesson Planning
• Teaching Skills:-
- Skill of Introducing the Lesson
- Skill of Illustrate with the help of Examples
- Skill of Explaining
- Skill of Stimulus Variation
- Skill of Black-Board Writing
3 3. TEACHING LEARNING RESOURCES AND PROCESSES
• Meaning, Principles & Steps of Curriculum construction in Physical Science
• Critical Analysis of Present Secondary School Text-Book with Reference to Haryana State
• Physical Science Laboratory – Importance, Planning, Designing, Equipping, Maintenance of Physical Science equipment & Records
• Audio-Visual Aids: Chart, Models, Film Strip, Radio, Projectors.
• E-learning Resources – Use of Multimedia & Computers, PPT, Internet, Website, Teleconferences.
• Improvised Apparatus – Meaning, Importance & Steps
• Professional Growth of Physical Science Teacher in Service Programme, Orientation Programme, Refresher Courses, Seminars, Symposium, Workshop, Science Fair, Science Exhibition, Projects.
4 4. APPROACHES AND EVALUATION IN TEACHING
• Physical Science Inductive – deductive Approach, Critical Inquiry Approach, Maier‟s Problem Solving Approach.
• Methods of Teaching Physical Science
- Lecture-cum-Demonstration
- Project Method
- Laboratory Method

• Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in Physical Science
• Construction & Use of Achievement Test in Physical Science
• Construction & Use of Diagnostic Test in Physical Science, Preparation of Diagnostic Chart, Identification of Difficulties & Remedial Teaching.
• Meaning & Advantages of Task Analysis and Question Bank.
5 Praticum/Sessional
Any one of the following
i. Development of Five Demonstration Experiments on the Topics Covered in the Syllabus from Physical Science Test-books at the Lower Secondary Level in Haryana State.
ii. Improvisation of Apparatus/Equipment
iii. Seminar Presentation on any Topics given in the Syllabus.
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