Centre for Online Education - BES 141: Pedagogy of Science

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BES 141: Pedagogy of Science
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Overview

Learn how to create assessments that accurately measure student learning in science, going beyond rote memorization and promoting a deeper understanding

Duration	16 weeks
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Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

BES 141: Pedagogy of Science
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Swayam
Highlights

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BES 141: Pedagogy of Science
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Course details

Who should do this course?

Individuals preparing for careers in teaching science at various educational levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education
Experienced science teachers seeking to enhance their teaching methodologies, classroom management skills, and understanding of effective science pedagogy
Educators working with students with special needs who require specialized teaching strategies to support diverse learners in science education

What are the course deliverables?

Learn what educators hope students will gain from studying science, considering factors like scientific literacy, critical thinking, and fostering a scientific temperament
Explore how science teaching methods have evolved over time, moving from traditional teacher-centered approaches to more student-centered and inquiry-based learning
Learn how to craft clear and measurable objectives that guide your science lessons and student learning
Explore different methods for teaching science, such as inquiry-based learning, problem-solving activities, cooperative learning, and concept mapping
Gain an understanding of this constructivist teaching framework which involves engaging students in the phases of Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate

More about this course

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

BES 141: Pedagogy of Science
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Swayam
Curriculum

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)

BES 141: Pedagogy of Science
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Swayam
Faculty details

Dr. Anjuli Suhane

Dr. Anjuli Suhane works in Indira Gandhi National Open University in the School of Education at the capacity of Assistant Professor. Presently she is coordinating Certificate in Guidance (CIG) Programme and various courses of different programmes i.e. Pedagogy of Mathematics(B.Ed), Pedagogy of Science (B.Ed.) ,Learning and Teaching (B.Ed.) and Education as a Practice (B.A. General) .