Advanced Pedagogy of Chemistry

Unit I: Co-Curricular Activities in Chemistry

1. Meaning, Importance and organization of Science Club.
2. Organization of activities of Science Club - Field Visits, Science fair, exhibition, Museum, celebrating ‘Days of Scientific Significance’.

Unit II: Tools of Assessment in Chemistry

1. Construction of an achievement test, Port folios, Checklists and rubrics.
2. Different types of test items – merits and demerits.

Unit III: Testing and Evaluation in Chemistry

1. Diagnostic test and remedial teaching inChemistry.
2. Evaluation through projects, seminars and assignments.

Unit IV: Role of Teacher

1. Qualities of a Science Teacher.
2. Competencies of a Science Teacher.

Unit V: Professional Qualities of Teacher

1. Professional growth of a science Teacher.
2. Professional ethics of a Science teacher.

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1. Preparation of blue print.
2. Preparation of Test Items.
3. Preparation of a well-balanced question paper for 8th and 9th Std.
4. Preparation of work book for existing 8th and 9th Physical science text book.
5. Preparation of self-evaluation tool.
6. Preparation of different types of questions for different levels of learning and analysis.
7. Procedure to be followed for item analysis and its interpretation.
8. Organization of a science club.
9. Organization of science fair, science competitions, field trips and exhibition with reference to Physical science.
10. Expected and existing competencies of a Physical science teacher.
11. Preparation of model question paper with blue print.