CPS 3: Pedagogy of Physical Science
Course Description: This Course will serve as a guide to student-teachers in enhancing their professional competencies and motivating learners to learn Physical Science as a process of investigation and to solve day-to-day problems in a socially responsible manner as a global citizen.
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S. No |
Contents |
Learning Objectives |
Teaching Guidelines |
Methodology |
Time |
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1 |
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To cover nature, concept & scope of Physical Sciences and its Place in the School Curriculum; history of Physical Sciences with special emphasis on Teaching of Physical Science |
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4 Hrs |
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2 |
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To cover difference between the terms ‘Aims’ and ‘Objectives’; aims of teaching Physical Sciences at middle, secondary and senior secondary stages; Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives; instructional objectives of teaching Physical Sciences at the school stage and their formulation |
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7 Hrs |
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3 |
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To cover qualities & responsibilities of a Physical Science teacher |
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2 Hrs |
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4 |
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To cover development of teaching skills through Micro Teaching (Probing Questions, Introducing the Lesson, Explaining, Illustration with Examples, Using Chalkboard and Stimulus Variation) |
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7 Hrs |
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5 |
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To cover methods and approaches of teaching Physical Sciences: Lecture cum Demonstration method, Project method and Problem Solving method, Constructivist approach, Experimental Learning and Inquiry Approach |
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6 Hrs |
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6 |
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To cover need and importance of Physical Sciences Laboratory; Preparation and use of teaching aids |
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2 Hrs |
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7 |
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To cover importance and steps of Unit and Lesson planning; difference between unit plan and lesson plan |
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4 Hrs |
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8 |
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To cover Science Exhibition, Science Magazine, Science Trip and Science Quiz |
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2 Hrs |
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9 |
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To cover Contents Analysis, Pedagogical Analysis and their comparison |
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4 Hrs |
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10 |
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To cover division of units into sub-units, teaching requirements, instructional objectives, teaching strategies, previous knowledge testing, topic announcement |
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4 Hrs |
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11 |
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To cover teaching aids use, demonstration experimental verification, thought provoking questions and criterion based tests. |
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4 Hrs |
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12 |
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To cover pedagogical analysis of any three of the following topics:
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4 Hrs |
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13 |
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To cover indicators of quality learning and major issues in classroom learning with special reference to Physical Sciences; concept of test, measurement and evaluation; differentiate between the terms ‘Examination’ and ‘Evaluation |
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4 Hrs |
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14 |
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To cover principles and steps in construction of an achievement test; blue print and question paper, item analysis; construction of multiple choice questions; diagnostic test; remedial teaching in Physical Science |
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6 Hrs |
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15 |
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To cover need, importance and process of continuous and comprehensive evaluation; Formative and Summative Assessment; Grading pattern; selection of appropriate evaluation technique |
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4 Hrs |
