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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.

S. No	Contents	Learning Objectives (At the end of the session the student should be able to)	Teaching Guidelines	Methodology	Time
1	Importance of Teaching of Physical Science	Describe the nature and scope of Physical Sciences Give historical perspective of Physical Sciences	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	Didactic Student Interactive Sessions	4 Hrs
2	Aims and Objectives of teaching Physical Sciences	Discuss taxonomy of objectives of teaching Physical Science with special reference to behavioural changes in school students Differentiate between aims and objectives of teaching Physical Sciences	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	Didactic Student Interactive Sessions	7 Hrs
3	Physical Science Teacher	Exhibit the qualities of and responsibilities specific to a good Physical Science teacher	To cover qualities & responsibilities of a Physical Science teacher	Didactic Discussion Method	2 Hrs
4	Skills of Teaching Physical Sciences	Prepare micro lesson plans on various skills prescribed for Physical Sciences	To cover development of teaching skills through Micro Teaching (Probing Questions, Introducing the Lesson, Explaining, Illustration with Examples, Using Chalkboard and Stimulus Variation)	Microteaching Student Interactive Sessions Demonstration Method	7 Hrs
5	Approaches & Methods of Teaching Physical Sciences	Explain the appropriate methods and approaches of teaching Physical Sciences in schools	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	Power Point Presentations Student Interactive Sessions	6 Hrs
6	Aids, Equipments and Assistance in teaching Physical Sciences	Estimate the facilities required for the organization and maintenance of Physical Science Laboratory Prepare cost effective teaching aids for Physical Sciences	To cover need and importance of Physical Sciences Laboratory; Preparation and use of teaching aids	Visit to Physical Sciences Demonstration Method Project Method	2 Hrs
7	Unit and Lesson Planning	Display skills relating to planning the lessons and presenting them effectively	To cover importance and steps of Unit and Lesson planning; difference between unit plan and lesson plan	Demonstration Method Simulation	4 Hrs
8	Popularization and Propagation of Physical Sciences	Propagate Physical Sciences through school based activities such as science clubs, science fairs, science excursions, science exhibitions etc.	To cover Science Exhibition, Science Magazine, Science Trip and Science Quiz	Didactic Science Quiz Visit to science exhibition	2 Hrs
9	Content analysis and pedagogical analysis	Discuss need and importance of pedagogical analysis for Physical Sciences Differentiate between content analysis and pedagogical analysis	To cover Contents Analysis, Pedagogical Analysis and their comparison	Didactic Demonstration Method	4 Hrs
10	Study of items	Frame instructional objectives in behavioural terms Apply appropriate teaching strategies	To cover division of units into sub-units, teaching requirements, instructional objectives, teaching strategies, previous knowledge testing, topic announcement	Didactic Power Point Presentation	4 Hrs
11	Concepts of Contents, Presentation	Demonstrate an experiment in the classroom effectively	To cover teaching aids use, demonstration experimental verification, thought provoking questions and criterion based tests.	Project Method Problem based learning Student interactive sessions	4 Hrs
12	Topic wise Pedagogical analysis	Conduct pedagogical analysis of a topic of Physical Sciences	To cover pedagogical analysis of any three of the following topics: Atomic Structure Energy and its types Environment and Pollution Water as a Universal Solvent Transmission of Heat Magnetism Friction	Didactic Demonstration Method	4 Hrs
13	Evaluating Outcomes of Physical Sciences Teaching	Present an overview of parameters of quality learning in Physical Sciences Attain competencies, skills and abilities needed to carry out the evaluation process in Physical Sciences	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	Didactic Power Point Presentation	4 Hrs
14	Construction of an achievement test	Delineate principles and steps in construction of an achievement test Identify common errors made by students and suggest remedial measures for them	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	Didactic Project Method	6 Hrs
15	Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation	Explain meaning of continuous and comprehensive in CCE Differentiate between formative and summative evaluation	To cover need, importance and process of continuous and comprehensive evaluation; Formative and Summative Assessment; Grading pattern; selection of appropriate evaluation technique	Didactic Power Point Presentation	4 Hrs

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