Syllabus
Course Code: 807 Course Name: Group - I (i) PEDAGOGY OF SCIENCE |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | 1. NATURE & SCOPE OF SCIENCE • Meaning, Nature and Scope with reference to Science & its branches. • History of science and contribution of Indian Scientists. • Need & importance Science in secondary school & its values in the present context. • Correlation of science with other school subjects • Aims & objectives of Science. • Bloom‟s Taxonomy of instructional objectives. • Science in the service of human welfare – Agriculture, Medicine, Industry & Conservation of Environment. |
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2 | 2. PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS & LESSON PLANNING • Content - Matter in our Surroundings - Atom & Molecules - Motion - Force - Gravitation - Work and Energy - Tissues - Diversity in Living Organism - Life Process - Reproduction - Micro-organism • 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 • 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 • Concept, Need & Importance of Unit Planning & Lesson Planning |
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3 | 3. TEACHING LEARNING RESOURCES & PROCEDURES • Meaning, Principles & Steps of Curriculum construction in Science • Critical Analysis of Present Secondary School Text-Book with Reference to Haryana State • Science Laboratory – Importance, Planning, Designing, Equipping, Maintenance of 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 Science Teacher in Service Programme, Orientation Programme, Refresher Courses, Seminars, Symposium, Workshop, Science Fair, Science Exhibition, Projects. |
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4 | 4. APPROACHES AND EVALUATION IN TEACHING • Science Inductive – deductive Approach, Critical Inquiry Approach, Maier‟s Problem Solving Approach. • Methods of Teaching Science - Lecture-cum-Demonstration - Project Method - Laboratory Method • Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in Science • Construction & Use of Achievement Test in Science • Construction & Use of Diagnostic Test in Science, Preparation of Diagnostic Chart, Identification of Difficulties & Remedial Teaching. • Meaning & Advantages of Task Analysis and Question Bank. |
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5 | Praticum/Sessional Any one of the following i. Development of Five Demonstration Experiments on the Topics Covered in the Syllabus from 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. iv. Celebration of science week in a village school and report writing v. Conducting a survey on health concerns in a village |