CPS 2: Pedagogy of Biological Science
Course Description: This course develops among students understanding of the basic principles and practices of Science Education relevant to teaching Biological Science in present scenario.
S. No |
Contents |
Learning Objectives |
Teaching Guidelines |
Methodology |
Time |
1 |
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To cover nature, scope and relationship of biological sciences with other disciplines |
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4 Hrs |
2 |
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To cover general Aims and Objectives of Biological Sciences; Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives; formulation of specific objective of Biological Science in behavioral terms |
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8 Hrs |
3 |
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To cover principles and applications of Biology; process of evolution and concept of biodiversity; relevance of observation and experimentation in Biological Sciences |
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4 Hrs |
4 |
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To cover Meaning, Importance and Steps of Pedagogical Analysis; Pedagogical Analysis on the following topics:
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8 Hrs |
5 |
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To cover Action Research: Concept and Identification of problems faced by the teachers in the classroom |
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4 Hrs |
6 |
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To cover development of scientific attitude and temper and nurturance of curiosity, creativity and value |
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4 Hrs |
7 |
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To cover Development of Instructional Material: Unit planning, Lesson planning; Preparation of Teaching aids; Development of Demonstration Experiments; Development of Self-Instructional Materials; Linear Programme |
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6 Hrs |
8 |
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To cover Teaching Strategies: Problem Solving, Investigatory Approach, Collaborative Learning, Experimental Learning, Constructivist Approach |
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6 Hrs |
9 |
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To cover Micro Teaching Skills: Skill of Introducing the Lesson, Skill of Questioning, Skill of Illustration, Skill of Explaining, Skill of Stimulus Variation |
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4 Hrs |
10 |
Professional Development of a Biological Science Teacher |
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To cover need and importance for Professional Development at Individual level, Organizational level and Government level |
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4 Hrs |
11 |
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To cover need and relevance of participation in Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Symposia etc as well as membership of Professional Organizations in Professional Development of teachers |
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4 Hrs |
12 |
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To cover Field Visits to Institutions/ Organizations such as Schools, Museums, Parks, Research Organizations etc. |
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4 Hrs |
13 |
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To cover Planning with Integrating Technology for Inquiry (NTeQ) in Biology at Senior Secondary school level |
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2 Hrs |
14 |
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To cover Need and Competencies of a teacher as a researcher |
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2 Hrs |