CPS 3: Pedagogy of Physical Sciences
S. No | Topic | Domain | Hours |
Unit – I | Importance of Teaching of Physical Science
Ø Difference between the terms ‘Aims’ and ‘Objectives’ Ø Aims of teaching Physical Sciences at Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary Stages. Ø Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives. Ø Instructional Objectives of teaching Physical Sciences at the school stage and their formulation
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Desirable to Know
Must Know |
16 |
Unit – II | Approaches & Methods of Teaching Physical Sciences
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Must Know
Desirable to Know
Nice to Know |
16 |
Unit – III | Pedagogical Analysis of Contents in Physical Sciences
Ø Atomic Structure Ø Energy and its types Ø Environment and Pollution Ø Water as a Universal Solvent Ø Transmission of Heat Ø Magnetism Ø Friction |
Must Know
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16 |
Unit – IV | Evaluating Outcomes of Physical Sciences Teaching
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Must Know
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16 |
Tasks & Assignments: Any Two Activities
- Preparation of Unit Plan and two lesson plans on any topic of Physical Science included in the Science text book of Secondary School.
- Write Book Review on any two books in Physical Sciences.
- Write Review on Science Exhibition, Science Trip, Science Fair, Science Fiction Movie and Scientific Environment of Class.
- Preparation of a unit/ achievement test on any topic by developing the Blue Print and the test items conforming to the blue print.
- Preparation of a tool/ device based on any principle of Physical Sciences.
Suggested Readings:
- Gupta, S.K. (1985). Teaching of Physical Science in Secondary Schools. New Delhi: Sterling Publications (Pvt.) Limited.
- Joshi, D. (2012).Methodology of Teaching Science. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Mangal, S.K. (2009). Teaching of Physical Sciences. New Delhi: Arya Book Depot.
- (2003). Major Issues in Science Teaching. New Delhi: Sumit Publications.
- Radha, M.(2010). Teaching of Physical Science. New Delhi: Neelkamal Publishers.
- Rahi, A.S. (2012). Pedagogy in Physical Sciences and Teachers. U.S:Createspace Publications.
- Sharma, R.C. (2006). Modern Science Teaching. New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Publications.
- Sonika, R.(2012). Methodology of Teaching Science. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Sood, J.K. (1992). New Directions in Science Teaching. Chandigarh: Kohli Publishers.
- Vanaja, M. (2010). Educational Technology. New Delhi: Neelkamal Publishers.