Advanced Pedagogy of Physics

COURSE SUMMARY
Course Title: 
Advanced Pedagogy of Physics
Course Code: 
18EDU311
Year Taught: 
2019
Semester: 
5
Program Offered: 
Integrated BSc - BEd in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Degree: 
Integrated Degree
School: 
School of Arts and Sciences
Campus: 
Mysuru

'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.

Scope and Objectives

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.

Syllabus

Unit I: Co-Curricular Activities in Physics

  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 Physics

  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 Physics

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

Unit IV: Role of Teacher

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

Unit V: Professional Qualities of Teacher

  1. Professional growth of a Physics Teacher.
  2. Professional ethics of a Physics Teacher.

Textbook / References

Textbooks:

  1. Agarwal D.D.(2001). Modern Methods of Teaching Biological Science, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons.
  2. Chand, B. (1986). Teaching of Science, Ludhiana: Prakash Brothers.
  3. Monika Davar (2012). Teaching of Science, New Delhi:PHI learning private Ltd.
  4. Siddiqui and Siddiqui (1998). Teaching of Science-Today and Tomorrow, New Delhi: Doaba House..

References:

  1. Ameetha P. (2006). Methods of Teaching Biological Science, Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  2. AnjuSoni(2000). Teaching of Science, Ludhiana: Tandon Publications.
  3. Chikkara and Sharma (2000). Teaching of Biological Science (Life Sciences), Ludhiana:Tandon Publications.
  4. Das, R. C. (1985). Science Teaching in School, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
  5. Ediger M and Rao D.B. (2003). Science Curriculum, New Delhi:Discovery Publishing House.
  6. Ediger M and Rao D.B. (2004). Teaching Science Successfully, New Delhi:Discovery Publishing House.
  7. Joyce, Bruce and Marsha Weil (2000). Models of Teaching (4thEdn.), New Delhi: Prentice hall Inc.
  8. Kalara, R. N. (1981). Innovations in Science Teaching, Lucknow: Prakashan Kendra.
  9. Miller, D. (1967). Methods and Materials for Teaching Biological Sciences. McGrawHill book Co.
  10. Myageri C.V.(2006).Teaching of Life Science, Gadag: VidyanidhiPrakashana.
  11. Nanda V.K.(2002). Teaching of General Science in Elementary Schools, New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd.
  12. Nanda V.K.(2004). Science Education Today, New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd.
  13. Radha Mohan(2013). Innovative Science Teaching for Physical Sience Teachers, New Delhi:PHIlearning private Ltd.
  14. Rao, C. B. and Lakshmi, G. B.(2004). Methods of Teaching Life Sciences, New Delhi : Discovery Publishing House.
  15. PromilaSharama (2009). Teaching of life science, New Delhi: A P H Corporation Ansari Road,DaryaGanj
  16. Sharma, R. C. (1987). Modern Science Teaching, Delhi: DhanpatRai and Sons.
  17. Siddiqui M. H. (2005). Teaching of Science, New Delhi: A.P.H.Publishing Corporation. 
  18. SotiShivendra Chandra (2003). Contemporary Science Teaching, New Delhi: Surjeet Publications

Practicals

Tutorials:

  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 Physics 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.

Practicum:

  1. Organization of a science club.
  2. Organization of science fair, science competitions, field trips and exhibition with reference to Physics.
  3. Expected and existing competencies of a Physics teacher.
  4. Preparation of model question paper with blue print.

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