Pedagogy of Science at Secondary Level
Contents: I. Learner at Secondary Level - Psychological Considerations: 1. Stages of Cognitive Development. 2 Learner’s Characteristics.3. Teaching the Learner. II. Planning for Teaching Science at Secondary Level: 4. Long Term Planning and Unit Planning. 5. Lesson Planning. III. Pedagogical Analysis of Secondary Level Science: 6. Principles of Pedagogical Analysis. IV. Instructional Strategies in Science: 8. Concept Attainment Model. 9. Advance Organizer Model. 10. Biological Science Inquiry Model. 11. Cognitive Growth Model. 12. Group Investigation Model. 13. Mastery Learning. V. Media and Materials for Teaching Science: 14. Laboratory. 15. Learning Aids. 16. Accessory Learning Aids. 17. Community Resources. 18. Extended Curricular Activities. 19. Resource Unit. VI. Strategies of Evaluation in Science: 20. Meaning of Evaluation. 21. Test Construction. 22. Self Reporting Techniques. 23. Observational Techniques. 24. Miscellaneous Techniques. 25. Case Study. 26. Scoring and Grading. 27. Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching. 28. Self Evaluation. VII. Classroom Management: 29. Aspects of Class Room Management. 30. Problems in Classroom Management. 31. Procedure of Classroom Management.References.
Science education has gained more significance in the present day context due the remarkable progress in the field of science and technology. Development of pedagogy hasalso been taking place along with these advancements.
Latest vision on pedagogy directs learning as a continuous, comprehensive, and life long process. Secondary level is so crucial in the life of alearner as the future of any nation depend on the strength of educational foundation at secondary level. So as to ensure mastery learning of Science at secondary stage, this book provides in-depth knowledge with suitable examples and simple description the characteristics of a secondary level learner, basics of learning, planning for teaching learning process, instructional strategies for science, tools and techniques for evaluation, classroom management etc. The book will be of immense use for pre-service and in-service teachers. (jacket)
