Methodology of teaching science / Sonika Rajan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rajan, Sonika.

Series:

Always learning.

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Methodology of Teaching Science will provide readers with a solid foundation on which to build expertise in teaching of the subject. This text does a comprehensive examination by introducing students to science as a school subject. It covers aspects like instructional planning, unit planning, teaching aids, curriculum planning and science laboratories. It also outlines the role of a science teacher in developing a students' scientific aptitude and approach.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

About the Author

Chapter 1: Science as a School Subject

Introduction

Nature of Science

Science as a Process

Science as a Product

Importance and Values of Science

Science Education in India

Summary

Questions

Chapter 2: Aims and Objectives of Teaching Science

Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

I. Cognitive Domain (Knowledge and Intellectual Skill)

II. Affective Domain

III. Psychomotor Domain

Writing the Teaching Objectives in Behavioural Terms

Behavioural Objectives in Cognitive Domain

Behavioural Objectives in Affective Domain

Behavioural Objectives in Psychomotor Domain

The Importance and Need for Writing the Objectives in Behavioural Terms

Chapter 3: Instructional Planning in Science Teaching

Need for Instructional Planning

Types of Instructional Planning

Steps in Instructional Planning

1. Content Analysis

2. Presentation of the Content

3. Teaching Aids

4. Specific Tasks for One Period

Chapter 4: Methods of Teaching Science

Selection of an Appropriate Method

Methods of Teaching Science

1. Lecture Method

2. Demonstration Method

3. Lecture-cum-Demonstration Method

4. Laboratory Method

5. Heuristic Method

6. Project Method

7. Problem Solving Method

8. Assignment Method

9. Question Answer Method

10. Role Playing Method

11. Brain Storming Method

Chapter 5: Unit Planning and Lesson Planning

Unit Planning

Lesson Planning

Chapter 6: Teaching Aids in Science

Need and Importance of Teaching Aids

Types of Teaching Aids

I. On the Basis of the Sense Organs Involved.

II. On the Basis of the Size of learner Groups

III. On the Basis of Learners' Control over Teaching Aids

IV. On the Basis of the Experience Provided by an Aid

Dale's Cone of Experience

Effective Use of Teaching Aids

Chapter 7: Curriculum in Science

Aims of Science Education and Curriculum Organization-Critical Analysis

I. Primary Stage

II. Middle Stage

III. Secondary Stage

IV. Senior Secondary Stage

Principles of Curriculum Construction

I. Principle of Child Centeredness

II. Principle of Integration of Science

III. Principle of Flexibility

IV. Principle of Community Centeredness

V. Principle of Activity Centeredness

VI. Principle of Creativity

VII. Principle of Preservation of Culture

Chapter 8: Science Laboratory

Importance of a Science Laboratory

Characteristics of a Good Science Laboratory

Ideal Science Laboratory Design

Guidelines for Teachers

Maintenance of Records

Laboratory Discipline

Common Accidents and Their Remedies

1. Burns

2. Cuts

3. Eye Injuries

4. Poison

5. Inhalation of Gases

6. Fire

Precautions in a Science Laboratory

Chapter 9: Evaluation in Science

Measurement Versus Assessment Versus Evaluation

I. Measurement

II. Assessment

III. Evaluation

Purpose of Evaluation

Techniques of Evaluation

I. Tools to Measure Cognitive Outcomes

II. Tools to Measure Non-cognitive Outcomes

How to Construct a Test?

I. Planning the Test

II. Framing the Questions

III. Administering and Scoring the Test

Types of Evaluation

I. Diagnostic Test

II. Remedial Teaching

Chapter 10: Science Textbook

The Need of the Science Textbook.

Features of a Good Textbook of Science

I. External Features

II. Internal Features

Evaluation of a Science Textbook

Textbook Evaluation by Rating Scale

Chapter 11: Science Teacher

What Does a Science Teacher Do?

How to Be an Effective Science Teacher?

Chapter 12: Co-curricular Activities in Science

Science Fairs/Exhibition

I. Objectives of Science Fairs

II. Organization of a Science Fair

Science Museums

I. Objectives of a Science Museum

II. Organization of a Science Museum

Science Clubs

I. Objectives of Science Clubs

II. Organization of a Science Club

III. Activities of a Science Club

IV. Some Investigatory Projects of a Science Club

Science Educational Tour

I. Objectives of Science Educational Tours

II. Organization of a Science Educational Tour

Important Considerations for Planning Co-curricular Activities

Role of a Teacher in Science Co-curricular Activities

Appendices

Appendix 1-Some Important Recommendations of National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 on Science and Related Aspects with Modifications Undertaken in 1992

The Essence and Role of Education

National System of Education

Child-Centred Approach

Technical and Management Educations

Books and Libraries

Media and Educational Technology

Education and Environment

Mathematics Teaching

Science Education

The Evaluation Process and Examination Reform

The Teacher

Teacher Education

Appendix 2-Summary of National Curriculum Framework, 2005

Summary of NCF 2005

Appendix 3-National Curriculum Framework on Science

Science

Appendix 4-List of Equipments for Physics Laboratory

Appendix 5-List of Equipments for Chemistry Laboratory.

Appendix 6-List of Equipments for Biology Laboratory

Appendix 7-Lesson Plan (Lecture-cum-Demonstration Method)

Statement of Aim

Revision questions

Recapitulation

Home assignment

Appendix 8-Lesson Plan (Lecture-cum-Demonstration Method)

Statement of the Aim

Home Assignment

Appendix 9-Lesson Plan (Laboratory/Activity Method)

Appendix 10-Lesson Plan (Question-Answer Method)

Appendix 11-Lesson Plan (Role Play Method)

Revision Questions

Appendix 12-Lesson Plan (Assignment Method)

Presentation

Theoretical Assignment

Suggested Readings

Appendix 13-Sample Test Paper: Biology

Appendix 14-Sample Test Paper: Chemistry

Appendix 15-Sample Test Paper: Physics

Index.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Nov. 6, 2014).

ISBN:

9788131799000

813179900X

OCLC:

895206591