'Advanced Pedagogy of Physics' 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 Physicscontent 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 PhysicsTeacher.
- Conduct experiments and does demonstrations in Physics.
- Construct Achievement and Diagnostic Tests, organise Co-Curricular Activities.
Unit I: Co-Curricular Activities in Physics
- 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 Physics
- Construction of an achievement test, Port folios, Checklists and rubrics.
- Different types of test items – merits and demerits.
Unit III: Testing and Evaluation in Physics
- Diagnostic test and remedial teaching in Physics.
- Evaluation through projects, seminars and assignments.
Unit IV: Role of Teacher
- Qualities of a Physics Teacher.
- Competencies of a Physics Teacher.
Unit V: Professional Qualities of Teacher
- Professional growth of a Physics Teacher.
- Professional ethics of a Physics Teacher.
Textbooks:
- Agarwal D.D.(2001). Modern Methods of Teaching Biological Science, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons.
- Chand, B. (1986). Teaching of Science, Ludhiana: Prakash Brothers.
- Monika Davar (2012). Teaching of Science, New Delhi:PHI learning private Ltd.
- Siddiqui and Siddiqui (1998). Teaching of Science-Today and Tomorrow, New Delhi: Doaba House..
References:
- Ameetha P. (2006). Methods of Teaching Biological Science, Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
- AnjuSoni(2000). Teaching of Science, Ludhiana: Tandon Publications.
- Chikkara and Sharma (2000). Teaching of Biological Science (Life Sciences), Ludhiana:Tandon Publications.
- Das, R. C. (1985). Science Teaching in School, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
- Ediger M and Rao D.B. (2003). Science Curriculum, New Delhi:Discovery Publishing House.
- Ediger M and Rao D.B. (2004). Teaching Science Successfully, New Delhi:Discovery Publishing House.
- Joyce, Bruce and Marsha Weil (2000). Models of Teaching (4thEdn.), New Delhi: Prentice hall Inc.
- Kalara, R. N. (1981). Innovations in Science Teaching, Lucknow: Prakashan Kendra.
- Miller, D. (1967). Methods and Materials for Teaching Biological Sciences. McGrawHill book Co.
- Myageri C.V.(2006).Teaching of Life Science, Gadag: VidyanidhiPrakashana.
- Nanda V.K.(2002). Teaching of General Science in Elementary Schools, New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd.
- Nanda V.K.(2004). Science Education Today, New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd.
- Radha Mohan(2013). Innovative Science Teaching for Physical Sience Teachers, New Delhi:PHIlearning private Ltd.
- Rao, C. B. and Lakshmi, G. B.(2004). Methods of Teaching Life Sciences, New Delhi : Discovery Publishing House.
- PromilaSharama (2009). Teaching of life science, New Delhi: A P H Corporation Ansari Road,DaryaGanj
- Sharma, R. C. (1987). Modern Science Teaching, Delhi: DhanpatRai and Sons.
- Siddiqui M. H. (2005). Teaching of Science, New Delhi: A.P.H.Publishing Corporation.
- SotiShivendra Chandra (2003). Contemporary Science Teaching, New Delhi: Surjeet Publications
Tutorials:
- 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 Physics 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.
Practicum:
- Organization of a science club.
- Organization of science fair, science competitions, field trips and exhibition with reference to Physics.
- Expected and existing competencies of a Physics teacher.
- Preparation of model question paper with blue print.
