CC-07B_3_Science_Pedagogy of Science Teaching: Physical Science (BEd_3rd Sem) A.K.S

Syllabus:

Unit I: Pedagogical Analysis:

• Concepts and Methods of Pedagogical Analysis;


• The Pedagogical knowledge of the content from various classes (Class VI to VIII, IX-X,XI- XII) on the following items :


• Breaking of Unit into Sub-unit with no. of Periods;


• Previous knowledge;


• Instructional Objectives in behavioural terms;


• Sub-unit wise concepts


• Teaching- Learning Strategies


• Use of teaching aids


• Blueprint for criterion reference test Items.

Unit II: Science Teacher:

• Qualifications and qualities of Science Teachers


• Professional growth of Science Teacher

Unit III: Teaching skills :

• Micro-teaching


• Simulated Teaching.


• Teaching in classroom situation


• Laboratory practical based demonstration skill.

Unit IV: Assessment of Science Learning :

• Concept of assessment and evaluation;


• Concepts of Achievement Test and Identification of Test Items under various criterion like knowledge, understanding and application and skill.


• Construction of achievement tests and their administration.


• Preparation of a continuous and comprehensive evaluation plan for a particular class (VI to XII).

Unit V: Practicum & Activities in Science:

• Importance of science activities


• Planning & Organization of field trip, project work, science quiz, excursion, science exhibition, science fair, aquarium, bird watching etc.


• Formation and activities of Science club in school.