CC-07A_3_Science_Pedagogy of Science Teaching: Life Science

Syllabus:

Unit I: Foundation of science Teaching:

• Aims and objectives of science teaching.


• Science Curriculum, Values of Science Teaching.


• Inter relationship of various branches of science.


• Scientific aptitude and attitude


• Innovations in science teaching

Unit II: Strategies of Science Teaching:

• Features, Limitations and comparison of different methods


• Lecture Method


• Demonstration method


• Heuristic Method


• Laboratory Method


• Project Method


• CAI


• Problem Solving Method

Unit III: Planning of Science Laboratory:

• Importance of Science Laboratory


• Organization / Planning a Science Laboratory


• Equipment of Science Laboratory

Unit IV: Learning Resource in Science Teaching:

• Meaning, type and importance of Learning Resources


• Quality of good Science text book


• Teaching aids in Science


• Improvisation of Teaching Aids

Unit V: Learning Designing:

• Concept, Importance and Types of Learning Design


• Steps of Learning Design


• Qualities of Good Learning Design