CPS 2: Pedagogy of Biological Sciences
S. No | Topic | Domain | Hours |
Unit – I | Biological Science: Aims and Objectives
|
Desirable to Know
Must Know |
16 |
Unit – II | Pedagogical Analysis and Action Research
topics: Ø Photosynthesis, Ø Human digestive system, Ø Food Chain, Ø Ecological Balance
|
Must Know
Nice to Know |
16 |
Unit – III | Instructional Material, Approaches and Skills
|
Must Know
|
16 |
Unit – IV | Professional Development of a Biological Science Teacher
|
Desirable to Know
Nice to Know
Must Know |
16 |
Tasks & Assignments: Any Two Activities
- Prepare a Model of Food Chain
- Prepare a Model of Respiratory System
- Prepare a Model of Excretory System
- Visit a nearby school and prepare a report on Biological Science Teaching
Suggested Reading:
- Aggarwal, D. D. (2008). Modern Method of Teaching Biology, Karanpaper Books. New Delhi.
- Anderson, R.D. (1992). Issues of Curriculum Reform in Science, Mathematics and Higher Order Thinking Across the Disciplines: The Curriculum U.S.A: University of Colorado.
- Bremmer, J. (1967). Teaching Biology, Macmillan, London.
- Buffaloe, N. and Throneberry, J.B. (1972). Principles of Biology, University Press, New Delhi: Prentice- Hall of India Ltd.
- &Robert, S. (1989).Teaching Modern Science (5th edition). U.S.A: Merill Publishing Co.
- Green, T.L. (1965). The Teaching of Biology in Tropical Secondary Schools, London: Oxford University Press.
- Gupta, S.K. (1985).Teaching of Physical Science in Secondary Schools. New Delhi, Sterling Publishing (Pvt. Ltd).
- E.D., Obourn. S., & Hoffman. C.W. (1985) Modern Science Teaching. New Delhi: Sterling Publishing (Pvt) Ltd. MacMillan Company Press.
- Heiss, Obourn., & Hoffman. (1985) Modern Science in Secondary Schools. New Delhi: Sterling Publishing Private Ltd.
- Nayak, (2003). Teaching of Physics. New Delhi: APH Publications.
- Pandey, (2003). Major Issues in Science Teaching. New Delhi: Sumit Publications.
- Passi, B.K. (1976). Becoming a Better Teacher: Micro Teaching Approach, Ahmadabad: Sahitya Mudranalaya.
- Patton, M.Q. (1980).Qualitative Evaluation Methods. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Sharma, R.C. (2006). Modern Science Teaching .New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Publications.
- Siddifit, S. (1985). Teaching of Science Today and Tomorrow. New Delhi: Doaba’s House.
- Yadav, M.S. (2003) Teaching of Science. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.