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EDU. 104. EDUCATION IN THE SOCIO CULTURAL CONTEXT

Contact Hours: 75 (Instruction) & 15 (Process)
Marks: 50 (End Semester Examination) & 10 (CE)
Objectives Content Process


1. To put
education in the
perspective of
social order.

2. To identify the
relationship
between education
and society.

MODULE I (15 Hours)

Sociological perspectives on
education
Social Structure and Function -
Social System and Education.

Education as a social sub system -
Education and Socialization.

Education and Culture -
Acculturation and Enculturation -
Education as cultural capital.

Education in a Democracy.




1. Prepare a poster on the social issues of
current Kerala society with special
reference to family norms and cultural
change.




3. To develop
awareness about
the characteristics
of Indian society.

4. To acquaint
with the nature of
social change in
India.

MODULE II (15 Hours)

Education and Society -
Characteristics of Indian Society -
Aspirations of Indian Society -
Societal Agencies of Education.

Education and Social Change -
Social Change in India - Education
and Modernization - Cultural Lag
Social Control.



2. Prepare a write up/presentation on
social changes in the last two decades in
the locality of students and present in the
class (presentation by random selection of
students).



5. To identify the
relationship
between education
and economy and
national
development

MODULE III (15 Hours)

Economics of Education
Education and Economic
Development - Education as an
Investment - Share of GDP to
Education - Education in Five Year
plans

Education and National
Development - Social Indices of
Development

Role of Education in Kerala
Development Experience


3. Prepare a Table of allocation to
different levels of
(Elementary/Secondary/Higher/Technical)
education in last three five Year Plans.

4. Conduct a debate on role of Education
in Kerala Development Experience





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6. To analyze the
issues faced by
Indian Education

MODULE IV (30 Hours)

Current Issues in Education (A
Brief Introduction to the following
Issues)
Quality Quantity Paradox

Equalization of Educational
Opportunities

Universalization of Elementary and
Secondary Education

Adult and Continuing Education

Gender Issues in Education

Inclusive Education Meaning,
Relevance and Practices

Population Education Need,
Trends in Demography, Adolescence
education

Value Education value crisis,
classification of values, Strategies
for value education

Education for Peace

Environmental Education Meaning
and scope, Sustainable development,
Environmental Problems, Strategies
of EE,

Child rights Education

Impacts of Liberalization,
Privatization and Globalization on
Education


5. Collect data and prepare graph
depicting the GER in
Elementary/Secondary/in India with
special reference to
States/Castes/Regions.

6. Identify a topic of student choice and
suggest suitable learning activities for
Environmental Education

7. Prepare a lesson plan for developing
essential values in children



REFERENCES

Brown, Francis. J. (1947). Educational Sociology. New York: Prentice Hall.
Cook LA, Cook EF (1960) A sociological approach to Education, Newyork: Mc Graw Hill
Dash BN (2004), Education and society, Delhi: Dominant publishers



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Dewey John (1900). The School and Society Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Dewey John (1902). The Child and Curriculum. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Francis Abraham (2006) Contemporary sociology, an introduction to concept and theories,
New Delhi: oxford
Farrant JS(1964) Principles and practice of Education, London: Longmans,Green and Co. Ltd
Gore M.S. (1994). Indian Education Structure and Process. New Delhi: Rawat Pub.
Kilpatrick WH, (1959) Source book in the philosophy of education, Newyork: MacMillan
Company
Mathur S.S. (1988). Sociological approach to Indian Education. Agra: Vinod Pushtak Manir.
Pandey,VC (2001) Education and Globalisation, Delhi: Kalpaz publication
Passi,B.K. & Singh (1988). Value Education. Agra: National Psychological Corporation.
Payne E. George (1928). Principles of Educational Sociology and Outline. New York: New
York U.P.
Russell, B (1932) Education and the social order, London: Unwin Books
Ruhela, S.P. (1968). Human Values and Education. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
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Young, K & Mack RW, Priciples of Sociology, New Delhi: Eurasia













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B.Ed. DEGREE (SEMESTER PATTERN) EXAMINATION
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
EDU. 104. EDUCATION IN THE SOCIO CULTURAL CONTEXT

Time: Two Hours Maximum: 50 Marks

Part A
Answer all questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. What is socialization?
2. What is social structure?
3. Define acculturation
4. List the societal agencies of education
5. What are the social indices of development
6. What is GER
7. What do you meant by inclusive education
8. Write the expansions for GDP and FFLP (8 X 1 = 8 marks)

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9. What do you meant by social system?
10. What are the causes of cultural lag?
11. Define the term cultural capital as perceived by Bourdiou
12. Define modernization. How it is different from modernization
13. How does education can become an investment?
14. Mention any two projects for UEE
15. What is value crisis?
16. Write any four child rights

(8 x 2 = 16 marks)

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17. Explain the issue of Quality Quantity Paradox in Indian education
18. What is the significance of inclusive education in Indian context?
19. Discuss the role of education in Kerala Development Experience
20. What are the aspirations of Indian society?
21. What is social system? How education acts as a sub system of society
22. Describe different types of social control
(4 x 4 = 16 marks)





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23. What is social change? Describe the factors affecting education. What are the roles of
education in social change?
24. Briefly describe the significance of environmental education in the current era.
Describe the educational strategies for Environmental Education
(1 X 10 = 10 marks)




































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EDU. 105. PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
Contact Hours: 75 (Instruction) & 15 (Process)
Marks: 50 (End Semester Examination) & 10 (CE)
Objectives Content Process

1. To understand the
concept, nature and
factors influencing
learning.

MODULE I (15 Hours)

Concept of Learning
Meaning, Definition & Characteristics

Factors affecting learning - learner,
method and task variables.

Maturation - Concept & Educational
Implications.

Attention - Concept & Educational
Implications.

Motivation - Concept Types &
Educational Implications

Transfer of Learning - Types of transfer
- positive, negative, zero, vertical,
horizontal, specific, general -
Educational Implications of transfer of
learning



1. List examples through
brainstorming for transfer of
learning in life situation and
classroom situation

2. Prepare a plan for enhancing
achievement motivation (A
group work of five students)



2. To develop an
understanding of the
process of learning
through various
theoretical perspectives.

MODULE II (25 Hours)

Different Views on learning
Behaviourist views on learning -
Skinnerian Operant Conditioning and
their implications

Gagnes Hierarchy of learning.

Constructivist views on learning and its
educational implication - Piaget,Bruner,
Ausubal &,Vygotzky.

Constructivist Learning Strategies -
Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
- Peer tutoring - Concept mapping -
Brain based learning - Cognitive
apprenticeship - Engaged learning.

Humanistic views on learning and its
educational implication - Experiential
Learning- Carl Rogers


3. Construct a concept map of
a concept of your choice

4. Use peer tutoring technique
in the class to transact a topic
of your choice (from
psychology)

5. List suitable learning
activities based on Brain based
learning/ Cognitive
apprenticeship/Engaged
learning





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Objectives Content Process

3. To gain an insight into
the mental processes
involved in learning.

MODULE III (15 Hours)

Mental Processes in learning
Memory - Concept; Types & Strategies
to develop Memory.

Forgetting - Nature, Causes.

Thinking - Divergent, Convergent,
Reflective thinking.

Reasoning - Inductive and deductive

Concept Formation

Problem solving - Steps and strategies



6. Prepare test items
(Minimum 5 Items) to assess
any one mental process
(Memory, Reasoning and
Problem solving)


4. To acquaint the learner
with the concept, process
and importance of Group
Dynamics.

MODULE IV (10 Hours)

Learning in Groups
Meaning & Characteristics of a Social
Group

Sociometry: - Use and Importance.

Group Dynamics - Process and its
Importance in Learning.

Importance of developing Group
Cohesion.

Interpersonal Relationship-Transactional
analysis


7. Construct a Sociogram

8. Prepare an imaginary
communication script and
identify the elements of child,
adult and parent ego state


5. To develop the ability
to perceive learning
from the learners
perspective.

MODULE V (10 Hours)

Learning from learners perspective
Learning styles - Approaches to
studying - Orientations in learning -
Reflective practices -Meta cognition




9. Identify learning style
preferences/approaches to
studying of students in your
class

10. Suggest any one meta-
cognitive strategy/ reflective
practice through discussion for
teaching a topic of your choice







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Entwistle,N.J.(1981). Styles of learning and teaching.New York:John Wiley.
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Entwistle,N.J.(1990). Handbook of educational ideas and practices.London:Routledge
Marton.,D.J.Hounsell&N.J.Entwistle.(Ed.). The experience of learning.(2nd ed.). Edinburg:
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Pask,G.(1976).Styles and strategies of learning. British Journal of Educational
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Neeraj Publications
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Learning Theories an Educational Perspective, Schunk, D.H(2011) New Delhi, Pearson
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Mental Hygeine Carroll, H.A (1984) New York, Prentica Hall Publishing Co.
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Personality, Guilford.J.P(2007) New Delhi, Surjeet Publications
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Book Co.
Social Context of Education Shah, A.B (Ed) (1978) Essays in honour of Prof. J.P. Naik,
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Teacher and Learners Santhanam, S (1985) Madras, Santha Publishers
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B.Ed. DEGREE (SEMESTER PATTERN) EXAMINATION
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
EDU. 105. PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Time: Two Hours Maximum: 50 Marks

Part A
Answer all questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. ueflne relnforcemenL.
2. WhaL ls meanL by span of aLLenLlon? WhaL are Lhe class room lmpllcaLlons?
3. WhaL ls meanL by achlevemenL-moLlvaLlon? Pow ls lL measured?
4. MenLlon Lhe sLraLegles for meLacognlLlon.
3. WhaL ls Zu?
6. WhaL do you mean by cognlLlve apprenLlceshlp?
7. ueflne schema as glven by lageL.
8. ueflne peer LuLorlng. (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

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9. Lxamlne Lhe relaLlve slgnlflcance of maLuraLlon and learnlng ln human developmenL.
10. Lxplaln Lhe facLors affecLlng learnlng.
11. WhaL are Lhe sLages of problem solvlng? WhaL are Lhe classroom lmpllcaLlons?
12. 8elaLe Lhe Lerms asslmllaLlon, accommodaLlon and equlllbraLlon as glven by lageL.
13. ulsLlngulsh beLween co-operaLlve learnlng and collaboraLlve learnlng.
14. WhaL are Lhe causes of forgeLLlng?
13. Lxplaln how knowledge of group dynamlcs helps Lhe Leacher ln effecLlve classroom
managemenL.
16. WrlLe a shorL noLe on Lransfer of learnlng. (8 x 2 = 16 marks)

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17. Lxplaln Cagne's hlerarchy of learnlng and examlne lLs relevance ln classroom
lnsLrucLlon.
18. Lxplaln ln deLall Lhe dlfferenL sLeps ln concepL formaLlon. lllusLraLe wlLh an example.
19. WhaL do you mean by 'approaches Lo sLudylng'? ulsLlngulsh beLween Lhe dlfferenL
'approaches Lo sLudylng' found ln learners.
20. ueflne soclomeLry. Lxplaln Lhe procedure for consLrucLlng a soclogram. WhaL ls lLs
lmporLance?
21. Lxplaln LxperlenLlal learnlng as puL forward by Carl 8ogers. WrlLe lLs educaLlonal
lmpllcaLlons.
22. WhaL do you mean by 8raln based learnlng? Lxplaln Lhe sLraLegles Lo be adopLed for
braln based learnlng ln class room. (4 x 4 = 16 marks)



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23. Lxplaln Lhe Sklnnerlan Lheory of learnlng and lLs educaLlonal lmpllcaLlons.
24. Lxplaln Lhe Lheory of 1ransacLlonal Analysls
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)





































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EDU. 106. EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours: 75 (Instruction) & 15 (Process)
Marks: 50 (End Semester Examination) & 10 (CE)

Objectives Content

Process



1. To develop
understanding about
the concept and scope
of educational
management

2. To familiarize the
school organization


MODULE I (20 Hours)

Educational management
Concept - Need, scope and functions -
Characteristics of democratic
institutional climate

Organisational process in school -
HM/Principal as a leader - Duties and
responsibilities of HM

Performance Appraisal - meaning and
importance - performance appraisal of
Teachers.

Importance of essential records -
Admission Register - Attendance
Register for Staff & students - Stock
Registers - Acquittance .

Teaching Manual Student Profile -
Cumulative Record - Service Book




1. Conduct a group discussion
on the impact of
organizational climate on the
effective performance of
teachers

2. Prepare a questionnaire for
HMs for collecting data
regarding his/her difficulties in
performing duties and
responsibilities.

3. Prepare a hypothetical
admission register of 5
students






3. To develop skills in
preparing time table

4. To acquaint with the
concept of institutional
planning

5. To understand the
structure and functions
of SMC

6.To understand and
appreciate TQM


MODULE II (10 Hours)

Institutional management
Institutional Planning - Meaning and
Importance

School Management Committee (SMC)
School Development Plan.

Functions of staff council and student
council.

Timetable - Types and Principles of
timetable construction.

Total Quality Management (TQM)
Concept and Scope.




4. Prepare agenda for a staff
council/ students council
Create a class time table/
framework for school time
table

5.Prepare an action plan of the
co-curricular activities for an
academic year of school.

6. Prepare a poster on
Structure and functions of
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7. Understand the
meaning and
significance of
evaluation in
education.

8. Understand the
different types of tools
and techniques of
evaluation

9. Understand the
essentials of basic
statistics in education
and apply statistics in
the classroom.

MODULE III (25 Hours)

Managing evaluation in school
Measurement and Evaluation- meaning,
functions - Formative & Summative
Evaluation

Tools and techniques of Evaluation -
Qualities of good evaluation tool.

CCE Concept and relevance - Grading
system, merits and limitations -
Semester system of examination - Open
book examination.

Basic statistics in Evaluation - Measures
of central tendency & dispersion -
Graphical representation of data.

Using spread sheets in computer for data
entry & basic statistics


7. Compute the measures of
central tendency, measures of
dispersion and draw
appropriate graphical
representation using
hypothetical data

8. Make data entry in a
spreadsheet using hypothetical
data and workout basic
statistics.

9. Undergo an open book
examination in the class on
relevant unit.





10. Develop theoretical
assumptions behind the
practices of physical
education.

11. Develop awareness
about health and
physical fitness

12. Develop attitude
towards preventing
hypo kinesthetic
diseases

MODULE IV (20 Hours)

Managing physical and health
education practices in school
Introduction, Definition, aims and
objectives of Physical Education.

Introduction and Definition of Health,
fitness and Wellness.

Types of Physical Fitness - Health
related physical fitness - Performance
related physical fitness - Cosmetic
fitness.

Physical fitness components - Fitness
Balance.
Hypo-kinetic Diseases and its
Management Obesity Diabetes
Dyslipedimia Hypertension
Osteoporosis - Coronary heart disease -
Back pain.

Posture and Postural deformities.
Principles of first aid.
Food and nutrition.


10. Practice of Yogasanas and
relaxation techniques

11. Practice of warm up and
warm down exercises.

12. Practice Walking, jogging,
stretching and resistance
training






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Adrianne Hardman and David J Stenesel, Physical activity and Health (2004)
Adrianne, CR, Your Guide to Health, Oriental Watchman Publishing House (1967)
Aggarwal J.C (1997) School Organization and Administration Management. New Delhi:
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Ajmer Singh etal. Modern text of Physical Education, Health and Sports, Kalyani
Alka Kalra (1997) Efficient School Management and Role of Principals, APH
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Srivastava, A.B.L and Sharma K.K (1989) Elementary Statistics in Psychology and
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Thomas, J.P, Organisation of Physical Education, Gnanodya Press, Chennai (1964)
Thorndike . R.L and Elizabeth (1977) Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and
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Wert Churchman. C. & Philbarn Ratoosh (Ed.). (1995). Measurement; Definition and
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World Health Organisation (1991) Comprehensive School Health Curriculum, New Delhi
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B.Ed. DEGREE (SEMESTER PATTERN) EXAMINATION
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
EDU. 106. EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Time: Two Hours Maximum: 50 Marks

Part A
Answer all questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Mention any two tools of evaluation
2. Explain any two postural deformity
3. Briefly explain the qualities of a head master
4. Write a few advantages of time table
5. What are the major symptoms of diabetics
6. Write any four important records that a school should keep
7. What you know about service book
8. What is the concept of TQM (8 X 1 = 8 marks)

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9. What are the functions of evaluation
10. Find the median of the scores 48,25,37,19,28,44
11. Discuss the major principles of time table
12. Briefly explain School Management Committee and its functions
13. Mention any two functions of staff council
14. List any four records to be maintained in the school
15. How do you maintain quality of the school through Total Quality Committee
16. Differentiate Formative and Summative evaluation (8 X 2 = 16 marks)

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17. Briefly explain any two essential qualities required for a good evaluation tool
18. Write a short note on the graphical representation of statistical data
19. What is the role of the head of the institution in school administration
20. List the major functions of school complexes
21. What should be the role of PTA in schools
22. Define physical fitness. Explain the major components involved in it
(4 x 4 = 16 marks)







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23. Differentiate measurement and evaluation. What are the functions of evaluation?
Explain the grading system followed in our schools
24. Define the term educational management. Enumerate the scope and characteristics of
educational management (1 X 10 = 10 marks)




































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EDU 162 CURRICULUM & RESOURCES OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Contact Hours: 75 Hours (Instruction) &15 hours (process)
Marks : 50 (End semester Examination)& 10 (CE)
Objectives Content Process

1.To understand the
principles of Organizing
Curriculum


MODULE. I (20 Hours)
Curriculum
1.1 Curriculum- A conceptual Analysis,
Curriculum and Syllabus, Principles of
Curriculum Construction.
1.2 Approaches to curriculum
organisation - concentric plan, type
study, historical approach, Nature
rambling, Nature study. Integrated,
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary
Approach.
1.3 Concept of correlation - Systematic
correlation of physical science within
the subject and with other subjects in the
curriculum such as mathematics,
Biology, Languages, Geography,
History, Earth Science, Drawing, Music
and Craft. Incidental correlation
achieved while teaching.
1.4 Curriculum reforms abroad - PSSC,
Chem Study and CBA



Identify and compare the
principles of curriculum
development selecting a single
topic from state and CBSE
syllabi. OR Make a cartoon on
the concept of using a
correlation in the classroom.
OR Make a table of similarities
and differences of any two of
PSSC, Chem Study, CBA.


2.To appreciate the
systematic method of
science (The scientific
method)


MODULE II (20 Hours)
The scientific method
2.1 Scientific method importance,
steps involved in the scientific method,
2.2 Logical aspects of scientific method
- Induction, Mill's five canons of
induction, deduction, analogy, Analysis,
Synthesis. Hypotheses characteristics
and importance.
Technical Aspects- Observation,
Experiment, Data Collection
2.3 Corroboration and Falsification
2.4 Transfer value of Scientific Method,
Strategies to give pupils training in
Scientific method.

Go through the biography of
any one scientist and prepare
profile to recognize the
scientific method they had
used in their pursuits. OR
Prepare a poster in groups of
three highlighting the
importance of scientific
method.

3.To provide
familiarization with
Resources for
teaching/learning
Science
MODULE III (20 Hours)
Resources in Teaching Science
3.1 Resource materials in teaching
physical science. Syllabus, Textbooks -
Vogel's criteria of selection. Work
Book, Teachers handbook, reference

Make an improvised apparatus
in a group of three and
contribute to the local school.
OR Select a unit in Physics or
Chemistry of 8
th
standard and



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books, supplementary readers.
3.2 Teaching Aids, Improvised
apparatus, Essential audiovisual aids.
C.D. ROM such as Encyclopaedia
Britannica, Microsoft Encarta,
Edubuntu of it @school, Kerala
prepare a workbook.
OR Rate a Higher secondary
level text book in science
according to Vogels Criteria.

4.To have a hands on
approach in organizing
and maintaining library
and laboratory in
Science


MODULE IV (15 Hours)
Library and laboratory
4.1 Laboratory and its organization,
purchase and maintenance of chemicals,
apparatus and equipments. Laboratory
rules, accidents in the laboratory,
precautions and First Aid.
4.2 Science library and its organization.
4.3 Using internet for accessing
information, Websites for authoritative
information like ERIC, INFLIBNET etc.


Arrange one shelf of the lab
and label properly OR make a
mock register with few items.
OR Prepare the list of at least
20 science books in the library
and prepare an accession
register for the same. OR
Catalogue the 20 books and
make a computer data base of
it.(Including author, title, key
words and other necessary
details)
OR Suggest any 5 journals in
Science with publication
details that can be subscribed
for schools





EDU 182 PROFESSIONALIZING PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
Contact Hours: 75 Hours (Instruction) &15 hours (process)
Marks : 50 (End semester Examination)& 10 (CE)
Objectives Content Process


1.To appreciate
Linking science
with Society


MODULE I (15 Hours)
Science and Society
1.1 Science as a social Endeavor;
Scientific Literacy, Dual role of science
(emancipatory and oppressive).
1.2The Science Teacher and Society.
Role of science teacher in eradicating
misconceptions and superstitions in
Society.
1.3 Science and Technology,
complementarities between Science and
Technology

Make a multimedia
package/short video/very short
documentary/ puppetry OR
Enact /practice theatre
education, role playing, street
show, or any art form to
popularize science among
public. OR Prepare a time line
of significant developments in
Science in any one century.


2. To acquaint with
the co-curricular
activities in Science

MODULE . II (10 Hours)
Co-curricular Activities in Science
2.1 Co-curricular activities - organization
of field trips and study tours, their
importance.

Arrange a seminar in science
in the class for popularizing
scientific outlook.
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2.2 Science Club - its pattern,
organization and activities such as
science fairs, science exhibition, science
debates.
Prepare a science show with
simple interesting experiments
and perform it before other
students of the college. (
To be done in groups)

3. To understand
the importance of
nurturing talented
children


MODULE. III (10 Hours)
The scientifically Gifted Children
3.1 Identifying and nurturing the
scientifically gifted children. Creativity
and Critical thinking.
3.2 NSTS(National Science Talent
Search)

Prepare an evaluation tool to
identify the science talented
students

4. To familiarize
the I T related
professional inputs
of teaching.


MODULE IV (20 Hours)
Using Computers in Teaching
4.1 Computer Aided Teaching, Expert
System, Module preparation for E-
content Development,
4.2 Course ware, Free Softwares in
Science.
4.3 Learning Management Systems -
MOODLE

Write a script for developing
e-content development for a
concept OR
Prepare a rating scale to
evaluate an educational CD
and evaluate one using the
same.


5.To be a
Professional
Science Teacher

MODULE. V (20 Hours)
The Professional Science Teacher
5.1 Definition of profession, Teaching as
a profession. Professional ethics. Traits
of professionalism- competencies listed
by NCTE
5.2 Soft Skills for a teacher
5.3 Professional growth of Science
teacher. Teaching , Research and
Extension. Research journals in Science
and Science Education. Role of SCERT
and NCERT in the professional growth
of a teacher.
5.4 Internet resources and websites for
professional growth of a science teacher.


Does the profession of
teaching command same
respect as other professions?
Express your views in the
class.
OR
Prepare a review of a research
based article in Science from
any Science e-journal.

REFERENCES
Alsop, S. & Hicks, K. (2003)Teaching science. New Delhi: Kogan page India Private Ltd.
Anderson, W. L. & Krathwohl D. R. A taxonomy for Learning, Teaching and Assessing.
Newyork: Longman.
Das, R. C. (1985). Science teaching in schools. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.



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B.Ed. DEGREE (SEMESTER PATTERN) EXAMINATION
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
EDU. 162. CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Time: Two Hours Maximum: 50 Marks

Part A
Answer all questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Write any two principles of science curriculum construction
2. Mention a topic / content from Physics or chemistry which can be taught through type
study.
3. Expand INFLIBNET
4. List the technical aspects of scientific method
5. Define Hypothesis.
6. List two educational CDs that can be used for science teaching.
7. Mention any one improvised apparatus that can be used for teaching centre of
gravity
8. What first aid you will suggest for a student who has exposed to acid burn.
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10. Differentiate between induction and deduction with a suitable example.
11. Why do we consider Teachers Handbook as an important source book
12. Explain the values of improvisation in science.
13. List the objectives behind Nature rambling
14. How will you utilize the ERIC resources in your science teaching
15. Suggest any four reference books in Physics/Chemistry.
16. Write any four laboratory rules to be maintained by your students.
(8 x 2 = 16 marks)

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18 How will you organize your classroom activities to give pupils training in scientific
method.
19 Explain the concept of corroboration and falsification
20 Justify the importance of supplementary reading in science.
21 What are the major requirements of a physical science laboratory?
22 Multimedia can be effectively used in science Teaching illustrate with examples.
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