B. Ed 1.5 Teaching Strategies in Science Education (EDUC-6510)

Introduction:

Teaching science subjects is complex and demanding work. It requires highly specialized skills and knowledge to impact significantly on student learning. Teaching is a dynamic profession and, as the„ knowledge about methods of teaching science subjects and learning emerges, new types of expertise that are required by the educators/teachers. Teachers must use this knowledge to continually refine their conceptual and pedagogical skills. This course highlights the essential attributes of the teacher in making the teaching effective for the learners. It describes the importance and types of teacher planning practice related to different teaching methods for science subjects in classroom.

Objectives /  Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will:

  1. Understand the importance of the efficient teaching methodology in the overall teaching learning process.
  2. Appreciate the characteristics of various innovative methods of teachings. 
  3. Select/develop the model of effective teaching in local context. 

Week 1 & 2

Introduction to Teaching

 
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Definitions of Teaching

The concept of Effective Teaching

Role of Teacher for Conducive Learning Environment

Professional Characteristics of an Effective Teacher

The Concepts of Teaching Methods, Strategies and Techniques

 
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Week 3 & 4

Lesson Planning in Teaching

 
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The Need for Lesson Planning

Approaches to Lesson Planning

Course & Unit Planning

Steps in Lesson Planning

The Lesson Plan Format

 
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Week 5 & 6

Students Motivation    

 
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Concept of Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic Motivation

Theories of Motivations

Strategies to Motivate Students

 
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Week 7 & 8

Inquiry Methods         

 
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The Inductive Method

Deductive Method

Scientific Method

The Problem Solving Approach

Advantages and Limitations of Inquiry Method

 
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Week 9

Activity Methods        

 
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Individual Project

 
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Group Project

 
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Research Projects

 
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Advantages and Limitations of Activity Method

Week 10

Discussion Method

 

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What is Classroom Discussion

 

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Planning the Discussion

 

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Organizing the Discussion

 

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Practicing in Asking Questions

 

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Practicing in Answering the Questions

 

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Assessing the Discussion

 

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Advantages and Limitations of Discussion Method

Week 11

Cooperative learning

 

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Cooperative Learning

 

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Techniques of Cooperative Learning

 

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Advantages and Limitations of Cooperative Method

Week 12

Teaching Skills

 

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Set Induction

 

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Presentation

 

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Identify Learning Difficulties of Students

 

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Prepare Lesson according to Individual Needs

 

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Students Evaluation

Week 13 & 14

Teaching Tools

 

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Selecting the Audio Visual Material

Planning To Use the Materials

Preparing For the Audio Visual Activity

Kinds of AV Materials

 

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Week 15 & 16

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Planning of Test & Test Design

Lesson Plan & Format

Course Material

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