'Advanced Pedagogy of Chemistry' is a course offered in the sixth semester of Integrated B.Sc. - B.Ed. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics program at the School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru campus.
On completion of the course, the student teacher will;
- Develop the skill of analyzing the Chemistry content in terms of content and learning experiences.
- State objectives in behavioural terms, prepare Year Plan, Unit Plan and Lesson Plan.
- Acquire the knowledge of professional Competencies of a Chemistry Teacher.
- Conduct experiments and does demonstrations in Chemistry.
- Construct Achievement and Diagnostic Tests, organise Co-Curricular Activities.
Unit I: Co-Curricular Activities in Chemistry
- Meaning, Importance and organization of Science Club.
- Organization of activities of Science Club - Field Visits, Science fair, exhibition, Museum, celebrating ‘Days of Scientific Significance’.
Unit II: Tools of Assessment in Chemistry
- Construction of an achievement test, Port folios, Checklists and rubrics.
- Different types of test items – merits and demerits.
Unit III: Testing and Evaluation in Chemistry
- Diagnostic test and remedial teaching inChemistry.
- Evaluation through projects, seminars and assignments.
Unit IV: Role of Teacher
- Qualities of a Science Teacher.
- Competencies of a Science Teacher.
Unit V: Professional Qualities of Teacher
- Professional growth of a science Teacher.
- Professional ethics of a Science teacher.
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- Preparation of blue print.
- Preparation of Test Items.
- Preparation of a well-balanced question paper for 8th and 9th Std.
- Preparation of work book for existing 8th and 9th Physical science text book.
- Preparation of self-evaluation tool.
- Preparation of different types of questions for different levels of learning and analysis.
- Procedure to be followed for item analysis and its interpretation.
- Organization of a science club.
- Organization of science fair, science competitions, field trips and exhibition with reference to Physical science.
- Expected and existing competencies of a Physical science teacher.
- Preparation of model question paper with blue print.
Related Academic Courses
Integrated BSc - BEd in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, B. Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
