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B.Ed Tamil

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பாடத்தின் நோக்கங்கள்
  • தமிழ்மொழிகற்பித்தலின் நோக்கங்கள் மற்றும் முக்கியத்துவத்தைஅறிதல்.
  • கற்பித்தல் திறன்களைப்புரிந்துகொண்டு திறன்பெறுதல்.
  • கற்பித்தல் அணுகுமுறைகளைப் பயன்படுத்தல்.
  • கற்பித்தல் முறைகளைத் தொகுத்தறிதல்.
  • கற்பித்தல் ஊடகங்களைக் கையாளும் திறன்பெறுதல்.
அலகு- 1: தமிழ் கற்பித்தலின் நோக்கங்களும் குறிக்கோள்களும்

தமிழ் கற்பித்தலின் அடிப்படை, விழுமம் (ஒழுக்கநெறி, சமுதாயமேன்மை, இறையுணர்வு) குறிக்கோள்களும் நோக்கங்களும்: கற்பித்தலுக்கானநோக்கங்கள் மற்றும் நடத்தைக்கானநோக்கங்கள் - தமிழ் கற்பித்தலின் தேவை, முக்கியத்துவம் - கற்பித்தலுக்கானபுளுமின் வகைமைநெறி: அறிவுக்களம், உணர்தல் களம் உளஇயக்கசார் களம் - திருத்தப்பட்டபுளுமின் வகைமைநெறி 2001(ஆண்டர்சன் &கிரத்வால்) களங்களுக்கு இடையேயானதொடர்பு, பாடங்களுக்கு இடையேயானதொடர்பு.

அலகு- 2: கற்பித்தல் திறன்கள்

நுண்ணிலைக் கற்பித்தல்: பொருள்,வரையறை படிநிலைகள் - சுழற்சி - தொடங்குதல் திறன், விளக்குதல் திறன், வினாக்கேட்டல் திறன்,பல்வகைத்தூண்டல் திறன், வலுவூட்டிகளைப் பயன்படுத்தும் திறன், கரும்பலகையைப் பயன்படுத்தும் திறன், முடிக்கும் திறன்,உற்றுநோக்கல், இணைப்புப்பாடம், நுண்ணிலைக் கற்பித்தலுக்கும் வகுப்பறைக் கற்பித்தலுக்கும் இடையேயானவேறுபாடு-பாடநிகழ்வு.

அலகு- 3: கற்பித்தல் அணுகுமுறைகள்

பாடம் கற்பிப்புத் திட்டத்தின் அணுகுமுறைகள், இன்றியமையாமை- பாடம் கற்பித்தலின் படிநிலைகள் கற்பித்தலைஒழுங்கமைத்தல்: நினைவகநிலை (ஹெர்பார்டியன் மாதிரி), புரிதல் நிலை (மோரிசன் கற்பித்தல் மாதிரி),பிரதிபலிப்புநிலை (பிக்கி&ஹண்ட் கற்பித்தல் மாதிரி) பாடம் கற்பித்தலுக்கான நோக்கங்களை வரையறுத்தல் - பாடம் கற்பிப்புத் திட்டம் தயாரித்தல் - அலகுத்திட்டம் - அலகுத்திட்டம் தயாரித்தல்.

அலகு- 4: கற்பித்தல் முறைகள்

ஆசிரியர் மையக் கற்பித்தல்: விரிவுரைமுறை - பகுத்தறிமுறை, தொகுத்தறிமுறை, விதிவருமுறை மற்றும் விதிவிலக்கமுறை - செயல்விளக்கமுறை - மாணவர் மையக் கற்பித்தல்: கருத்தரங்கம் - பட்டிமன்றம் - குழு விவாதம் - குழு கற்பித்தல் முறை - இடைவினையாற்றகற்றல், கெல்லர் திட்டம் - செயல்வழிக்கற்றல் - படைப்பாற்றல் கல்வி - மனவரைபடம் - கூடுதல் படைப்பாற்றல் கல்வி.

அலகு- 5: கற்பித்தல் ஊடகம்

கற்பித்தல் ஊடகவகைப்பாடு - வகுப்பறைக் கற்பித்தலில் ஊடகத்தின் பயன்பாடு - அண்மைக் காலகற்பித்தல் போக்குகள்:மின்-கற்றல் - விண்ணரங்கம் - தகவல் தொடர்புசெயற்கைக்கோள் - மொழிபயிற்றாய்வுக்கூடம், செயற்கைநுண்ணறிவு (Artificial Intelligence, மெய்நிகர் தோற்றம் (Augmented reality) - இணைத்துக் கற்றல் (Blended Learning) - இணைய நூலகம் இணைப்பு நிஜமாக்கம் (Virtual reality).

பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட செயல்பாடுகள்
  • தமிழ்மொழிகற்பத்திலின் நோக்கங்கள் மற்றும் குறிக்கோள்கள் குறித்துகலந்துரையாடல்.
  • ஒவ்வொருகற்பித்தல் திறனிலும் மேம்பட்டபயிற்சியினை பெற்றிட பயிலரங்கங்கள் ஏற்பாடுசெய்தல்.
  • பல்வேறுகற்பித்தல் அணுகுமுறைகளுக்கேற்பபாடம் கற்பிப்புத்திட்டம் தயாரித்து அறிக்கை சமர்ப்பித்தல்.
  • பல்வேறுகற்பித்தல் முறைகள் குறித்துஆசிரியர்/வல்லுநர் கருத்துரைநிகழ்த்துதல்.
  • பல்வேறுகற்பித்தல் ஊடகங்களை திறம்பட பயன்படுத்த மொழி ஆய்வகங்களில் பயிற்சிபெறல்.

B.Ed English

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the Aims and Objectives of teaching of English.
  • Comprehend the Micro-teaching and its skills.
  • Understand the different approaches of lesson planning and about lesson plan writing.
  • Define various methods in teaching of English.
  • Comprehend various instructional media in classroom teaching of English.
UNIT-I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING

Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and Significance, Values, Aims and Objectives: Instructional objectives and Behavioural Objectives – Need and Importance of Instructional Objectives. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

UNIT-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching : Concept, Definition, Steps, Cycle - Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining , Skill of Questioning , Probing skills, Skill Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure - Link lesson – Model episode.

UNIT – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING ENGLISH

Approaches of Lesson Planning - Steps - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model) – Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

UNIT - IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Teacher-centred Instruction: Lecture method, Demonstrtion and Team teaching – Learnercentred Instruction: Self-learning, Forms of Self-Learning: Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM)-Mind Map and Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM).

UNIT- V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Classification of Instructional Media in English – Use of Mass media in classroom Instruction. New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives.
  • Students’ seminar on Blended learning, Flipped classroom and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Micro teaching Steps, Cycle, principles and on different skills like, skill of stimulus variation, skill of reinforcement and skill of questioning.
  • Teacher talk on Herbartian Model and Morrison Teaching Model.
  • Students’ Seminar on Lesson Plan Writing.

B.Ed Mathematics

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Explain the Aims and Objectives of teaching Mathematics.
  • Analyse the Micro teaching skills in teaching Mathematics.
  • Construct a model Lesson Plan for teaching Mathematics.
  • Recognise the various methods of teaching Mathematics.
  • Develop ICT knowledge in Mathematics.
Unit-I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS

Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and Significance, Values, Aims and Objectives: Instructional objectives and Behavioral Objectives – Need and Importance of Instructional Objectives. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching : Concept, Definition, Steps, Cycle, Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Micro Teaching Skills: Skill of Set Induction, Skill of Explaining, Skill of Blackboard Usage, Skill of Questioning, Probing skills, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure - Link lesson – Model episode.

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Lesson Planning - Steps - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Teacher Centered Instruction: Lecture method, Demonstration and Team Teaching – Learner Centered Instruction: Self-Learning – Forms of Self-Learning: Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM)-Mind Map, Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM).

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Classification of Instructional Media – Use of Mass media in classroom Instruction. New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Students’ seminar on the need, significance and values of teaching Mathematics
  • Prepare any two Micro teaching skills and practise them in front of the peer in the class.
  • Prepare a model lesson plan for Mathematics.
  • Teacher talk/Expert talk on different methods of teaching Mathematics.
  • Write an essay on the role of ICT in teaching Mathematics.

B.Ed Physical Science

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the aims and objectives of teaching Physical Science.
  • Comprehend the various teaching skills.

  • Learn instructional objectives for a Lesson.
  • Identify different methods in teaching Physical Science.
  • List the various resources in teaching Physical Science.
Unit-I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Physical Science: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and Significance of teaching Physical Science - Values,Aims and Objectives of teaching Physical Sciencein Schools - Instructional objectives and Behavioural Objectives of Physical Science - Need and Importance of Instructional Objectives. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl).

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching : Concept, Definition, Steps, Cycle - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining, Skill of Questioning, Skill of Explaining, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of Closure - Link lesson – Model episode.

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Lesson Planning - Steps - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Teacher Centered Instruction: Lecture method, Demonstration and Team Teaching – Learner Centered Instruction: Self-Learning – Forms of Self-Learning: Programmed Instruction, Investigatory approach, Collaborative learning, experimental learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM) - Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM)-Concept Map.

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Classification of Instructional Media in Physical Science – Use of Mass media in classroom Instruction. New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Students’ seminar on Blended learning, Flipped classroom and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Students’ Seminar on Lesson Plan Writing.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Micro teaching Steps, Cycle, principles and on different skills like, skill of stimulus variation, skill of reinforcement and skill of questioning.
  • Teacher talk on Herbartian Model and Morrison Teaching Model.

B.Ed Biological Science

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Acquire knowledge on the Aims and Objectives of teaching Biological Science.
  • Understand the steps in planning a lesson.
  • Comprehend the teaching skills in Biological Science.
  • Identify the various methods of teaching Biological Science.
  • Develop interest on the resources for teaching biological science.
UNIT- I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Biological Science: Meaning -Aims and objectives of teaching Biological Science in schools – Need and significance of teaching Biological Science- Nature – Scope -Values of Teaching Biological Science. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching: Concept, Definition, Steps and Cycle - Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining, Skill of Questioning, Probing skills, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure, Skill of Black Board Usage - Link lesson – Model episode.

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Teaching Biological Science: The Concentric Approach, Topical Approach, Chronological Approach, Unit Approach, Correlated Approach and Integrated Approach - Lesson Planning: Need for Lesson Planning, Steps in Lesson Planning, - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Teacher-centred methods:Lecture method – Demonstration method – Team Teaching. Learner –centred methods: Laboratory method - Peer tutoring/ teaching by students – Project method – Individual activities – Experiential method – Teacher guided learning – Problemsolving method –Small group/whole class interactive learning – Students’ Seminar – Group discussion. Recent Trends: Constructivist learning – Problem-based learning – Brain-based learning – Collaborative learning.

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Teaching Resources. Community resources: Zoological gardens, Botanical gardens, Eco-park- Aquarium – Science Exhibition / Fair – Fieldtrip –New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality - Qualities of a good Biology Textbook – Qualities of a Biology teacher.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Students’ seminar on Blended learning, Flipped classroom and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Students’ Seminar on Lesson Plan Writing.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Micro teaching Steps, Cycle, principles and on different skills like, skill of stimulus variation, skill of reinforcement and skill of questioning.
  • Teacher talk on Herbartian Model and Morrison Teaching Model.

B.Ed Computer Science

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the aims and objectives of Teaching Computer Science.
  • Understand the steps in planning a lesson.

  • Gain mastery of teaching skills in their teaching.
  • Learn various models and levels of teaching Computer Science.
  • Comprehend the various methods of teaching Computer Science.
  • Gain knowledge on usage of instructional media in teaching Computer Science.
UNIT- I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE

Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and Significance, Values,Aims and Objectives: Instructional objectives and Behavioural Objectives – Need and Importance of Instructional Objectives. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson &Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching : Concept, Definition, Steps, Cycle , Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining , Skill of Questioning , Probing skills, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure - Link lesson – Model episode

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Lesson Planning - Steps - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Teacher Centered Instruction: Lecture method, Demonstration and Team Teaching – Learner Centered Instruction: Self-Learning – Forms of Self-Learning: Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction , Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM)-Mind Map, Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM).

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Classification of Instructional Media – Use of Mass media in classroom Instruction. New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Write general and specific instructional objectives for one of the lessons in Computer Science.
  • Prepare an episode and link lesson for anyone of the topics in Computer Science using anyone of the skills in micro teaching.
  • Write a lesson plan for anyone of the lessons in Computer Science.
  • Develop a programmed learning instruction material for one of the topics in Computer Science.
  • Write an essay an Classification of Instructional Media.

B.Ed History

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the Aims and Objectives of Teaching History.
  • Understand the steps in planning a lesson.

  • Gain mastery of the Teaching skills.

  • Know various approaches in Teaching History.

  • Apply various methods in Teaching History.
  • Use various instructional media in Teaching History.
UNIT- I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING HISTORY

Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and Significance, Values, Aims and Objectives - Instructional Objectives and Behavioural Objectives – Need and Importance of Instructional Objectives. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching: Concept, Definition, Steps and Cycle - Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining, Skill of Questioning, Probing skills, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure, Mapreading Skill, Skill of Black Board Usage - Link lesson – Model episode.

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Teaching History: The Concentric Approach, Topical Approach, Chronological Approach, Unit Approach, Correlated Approach and Integrated Approach - Lesson Planning: Need for Lesson Planning, Steps in Lesson Planning, - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Lecture Method, Problem Solving Method, Biographical Method, Story-telling Method, Discussion Method, Socialised Recitation Method, Source Method, Unit Method, Team Teaching, Supervised Study, Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM)- Mind Map, Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM).

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Meaning- Need and Importance of Instructional Aids – Psychological Bases of Hardware and Software Technologies: Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experiences, Multi-sensory Instruction – Hardware Instructional Aids: Motion Pictures, Computers, Projectors and Tab – Software Instructional Aids: Geotag, Charts, Maps, Globes, Cartoons, Posters, Newspapers - Use of Mass Media in classroom Instruction - New Emerging Media: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Students’ seminar on Blended learning, Flipped classroom and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Students’ Seminar on Lesson Plan Writing.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Micro teaching Steps, Cycle, principles and on different skills like, skill of stimulus variation, skill of reinforcement and skill of questioning.
  • Teacher talk on Herbartian Model and Morrison Teaching Model.

B.Ed Commerce & Accountancy

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Department Overview

The Department of Commerce & Accountancy at College of Education aims to provide comprehensive training in teaching methodologies and subject-specific knowledge relevant to commerce and accountancy education. The department is committed to fostering educators who can impart quality education and contribute to the academic growth of students in these disciplines.

Duration:

Typically a 2-year full-time program.

Curriculum:

Includes courses in educational psychology, pedagogical techniques specific to commerce and accountancy, curriculum development, assessment methods and classroom management.

Practical Training:

Emphasizes practical teaching experience through school internships and teaching practice sessions.

Electives and Specializations:

Opportunities to specialize in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, business law and more.

Research Component:

Involves research projects or dissertations related to educational practices in commerce and accountancy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a B.Ed in Commerce & Accountancy from College of Education can pursue various career paths, including:

Research Component:

Involves research projects or dissertations related to educational practices in commerce and accountancy.

School Teaching:

Positions as commerce and accountancy teachers in schools affiliated with state or national education boards.

Educational Institutions:

Opportunities in colleges and universities as faculty members.

Educational Administration:

Roles in educational administration and management.

Curriculum Development:

Involvement in designing and developing curriculum and educational materials.

Educational Consultancy:

Providing consultancy services to educational institutions or organizations.

Private Tutoring:

Opportunities for private tutoring or coaching in commerce and accountancy subjects.

Further Studies:

Pursuing higher education in related fields such as M.Ed, M.Phil, or Ph.D., for academic and research positions.

Additional Information

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B.Ed Economics

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the aims and objectives of teaching Economics.
  • Formulate instructional objectives for a lesson.

  • Gain mastery of the teaching skills.

  • Apply various methods in teaching Economics.

  • Use various resources in teaching Economics.
UNIT- I: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING ECONOMICS

Economics: Meaning -Aims and objectives of teaching Economics in schools – Need and significance of teaching Economics - Nature – Scope -Values of Teaching Economics. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domains, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy 2001 (Anderson & Krathwohl) Interrelation among the domains – Correlation between subjects.

Unit-II: TEACHING SKILLS

Micro-Teaching: Concept, Definition, Steps and Cycle - Micro-teaching Vs Macro-Teaching - Skill of Set Induction - Skill of Explaining, Skill of Questioning, Probing skills, Skill of Stimulus Variation, Skill of Reinforcement, Skill of non-verbal clues, Skill of Closure, Mapreading Skill, Skill of Black Board Usage - Link lesson – Model episode.

Unit – III: APPROACHES OF TEACHING

Approaches of Teaching Economics: The Concentric Approach, Topical Approach, Chronological Approach, Unit Approach, Correlated Approach and Integrated Approach - Lesson Planning:Need for Lesson Planning, Steps in Lesson Planning, - Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model)– Unit Plan – Lesson Plan Writing.

Unit-IV: METHODS OF TEACHING

Lecture Method, Problem Solving Method, Biographical Method, Story-telling Method, Discussion Method, Socialised Recitation Method, Source Method, Unit Method, Team Teaching, Supervised Study, Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Keller Plan, Project Method, Activity Based Learning (ABL), Active Learning Method (ALM)- Mind Map, Advanced Active Learning Method (AALM).

Unit-V: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Meaning- Need and Importance of Instructional Aids – Psychological Bases of Hardware and Software Technologies: Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experiences, Multi-sensory Instruction – Hardware Instructional Aids: Motion Pictures, Computers, Projectors and Tab – Software Instructional Aids: Charts, Maps, Cartoons, Posters, Newspapers - Use of Mass Media in classroom Instruction - New EmergingMedia: Tele-Conferencing, Communication Satellites, Computer Networking, Word Processors, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality.Economics club - Economics Resource Centre - Qualities of a good economics textbook - Qualities of an Economics teacher.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Students’ seminar on Blended learning, Flipped classroom and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Students’ Seminar on Lesson Plan Writing.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives.
  • Teacher talk / Invited talk on Micro teaching Steps, Cycle, principles and on different skills like, skill of stimulus variation, skill of reinforcement and skill of questioning.
  • Teacher talk on Herbartian Model and Morrison Teaching Model.