CC-07B_3_Science_Pedagogy of Science Teaching: Life Science

Authors: Shinjini Nag, Dr. Subir Nag

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.