This book is as per the two year syllabus of credit based choice system with effect from the academic year 2017-18 for B.Ed. curriculum of Mumbai University. It is an elective course – Pedagogy of School Subject – SCIENCE, covered in Semester 2 and Semester 3. The book covers topics like academic discipline, nature of science, objectives of teaching science, approaches and methods of teaching science and avenues of professional development of science teacher. The book is a careful compilation of knowledge, experience and ideas by experts in the field of science education. The book aims to give an understanding of different aspects involved in science pedagogy.
Contents –
MODULE I : FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
1. Basics of Academic Disciplines
2. Place of Science in the Curriculum and Life
3. Organisation of Science Curriculum
MODULE II : TRANSACTING SCIENCE CURRICULUM
4. Science Teaching: Methods, Approaches and Tools
5. Learning Resources and Activity
6. Science Teacher
