BES 141: Pedagogy of Science

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Free Online Course: BES 141: Pedagogy of Science provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 16 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. BES 141: Pedagogy of Science is taught by Dr. Gaurav Singh.

Overview
  • The course “Pedagogy of Science” discusses not only the pedagogical aspects of teaching-learning of Science but also some selected content areas from secondary school curriculum, where a secondary school science teacher may need some inputs for smooth transaction of the content. The course will be offered in 16 weeks (04 months). e-text, videos and discussion forum will be essential part. Activities will be given and live sessions will be organized in synchronous mode for interaction and resolving the doubt. There will be one compulsory quiz every week. Quizzes/assignment and term-end examination will be part of formal assessment for this course. Course Credit 4

Syllabus
  • PEDAGOGY OF SCIENCE

    Week 1

    What is Science?

    Week 2

    Science as a process of Inquiry

    Week 3

    Aims and Objectives of Science Teaching-learning

    Week 4

    Shifts in Science Pedagogy

    Week 5

    Process Skills in Science

    Week 6

    Scientific Attitude and Scientific Temper

    Week 7

    Science in School Curriculum

    Week 8

    Organizing Teaching-Learning Experiences

    Week 9

    Approaches in Science Teaching-Learning

    Week 10

    Methods in Science Teaching-Learning

    Week 11

    Learning Resources in Science

    Week 12

    Assessment in Science

    Week 13

    Content Based Methodology (Food and Material)

    Week 14

    Content Based Methodology (The Living World and How things work)

    Week 15

    Content Based Methodology (Moving Things, people and Ideas)

    Week 16

    Content Based Methodology (Natural Phenomenon and Natural Resources)