Course info

On completion of this course, the students will:

1. understand the features of Science Education

2. explore the areas of paradigm shifts in Science Education

3. describe various modes of curriculum development

4. explain various considerations for curriculum development

5. describe various guiding principles for selection and organisation of learning
experiences.

6. discuss various issues in curriculum development

7. develop the skills needed for designing the science curriculum and for developing support materials for curriculum transaction

8. understand the need to evaluate curricula and evaluate the same on the basis of different validities;

9. know about and critically study innovative curricular efforts in India and abroad;

10. understand the diversity of instructional materials, their role, and the need for
contextualization in science education;

11. appreciate the role of co-curricular activities in science education;

12. understand the Constructivist approach to science instruction;

13. understand the role of assessment in the teaching-learning process in science;

14. familiarize with new, innovative trends in assessment;

15. analyze the issues in Science education pertaining to equity and access, gender, special groups, and ethical aspects.

16. develop an understanding of the process of In-service education

17. use various methods and techniques for the identification of training needs,

18. use various techniques for the evaluation of In-service teacher education programmes,

19. reflect on issues, concerns, and problems of teacher in-service education,

20. appreciate the use of ICT for the professional development of teachers.

21. appreciating the need for promoting inclusive practice and understanding the roles and responsibilities of all concerned,

22. preparing a conducive teaching-learning environment in varied school settings,

23. identify and utilize existing resources for promoting inclusive practice

24. understand the research findings in science education for improving practices related to Science Education