Introduction, Objectives & Assignment and Assessment

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.

Assignment and Assessment

Course Assignment

A variety of assessments will be used to assess student learning. It is recommended that practical work will count towards 64% of the final grade and all the components of practical work will be completed in consecutively 10 weeks. The 5 seminars and two visits of schools will be arranged during this period.

Assessment Criteria and Time Distribution of Course

Theory and classroom activities

12 weeks                 

64%

 

Discussion session 

1 weeks                 

16 %

 

Presentations

3 weeks                 

20%

 

Reading Material:

Higher Education Commission (HEC) (2012). Methods of Teaching. Course Guide Associate Degree in Education/B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary. Islamabad

Recommended Readings:

Rajan, S. (2012). Methodology of Teaching Science. Pearson India

Chueca, C. (2016). Teaching Natural Science through Montessori Method in Primary Education. Retrieved from https://uvadoc.uva.es/bitstream/10324/18537/1/TFG-O%20740.pdf

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