Science Teaching

Syllabus

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University, Varanasi

Science Teaching

Unit-I

1)      A critical study of the content of science prescribed at school level and its pedagogic implications.

2)      Science Teaching: Nature, Need and Scope and Its correlation with other subjects, Value of science in present day living and its place in curriculum, Objectives of science teaching: objectives at different levels, Revised Bloom’s taxonomy, methods of writing instructional objectives in behavioural terms viz, mager’s methods and RCEM.

Unit-II

1)      Science teaching methods-Lecture method, Lecture-cum-demonstration method, Heuristic method, Project method, Assignment method and Modern trend in science teaching viz-e-learning, Team teaching, integrated approach.

2)      Teaching aids in science teaching- meaning, types, significance, qualities of a good teaching aid, self improvised apparatus and teaching aids, steps for effective use of audio-visual aids.

Unit-III

1)      Science laboratory: Organization and Structure of science laboratory, administration, maintenance and safety measures in the lab and first aid kit, Science library: need & importance along with different activities of library.

2)      Science lesson plan: meaning, characteristics, major steps involved in lesson planning, Format of lesson plan, Different type of lesson plan based on different approaches.

Unit-IV

1)      Evaluation in science: Construction of achievement test based on objectives type items and determination of its Reliability and validity.

2)      Co-curricular activities: Science fair & exhibitions, Science club, Excursion- Visit to science museum & Science Park, Concept mapping, Constructivist approach in science teaching.