The book dwells on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to successfully execute classroom instruction for easy science learning. This engaging textbook on the pedagogy of science introduces teacher trainees to the various methods, approaches and models of teaching science and applying them in their teaching practice.
The book focuses on the development of scientific knowledge through a clear understanding of the nature of science and a discussion on all the various pedagogical shifts in science teaching. Written in the light of NEP-2020, NCFSE-2023, curriculum prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), this book is an ideal companion not only for teacher trainees but also for in-service teachers and researchers in related fields.
The book will be useful to students, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators. It will also be of much value to in-service teachers, practitioners in different settings, policy makers, curriculum designers, and researchers in the field of science education.
The book dwells on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to successfully execute classroom instruction for easy science learning.
Science Education: An Introduction, Nature And Scope of Science,
Science, Technology, Society and Environment, General Aims of Science
Teaching and Learning, Objectives Of Science Teaching and Learning, Exploring
Learners, Linking Theory and Practice in Science Teaching, Pedagogical Shifts
in Science, Science Teaching: Learner Centered Strategies, Science Teaching:
Multiple Strategies, Learning Resources in Science Teaching, Learners
Assessment and Evaluation In Science, Planning For Teaching-Learning of
Science, Lifelong Learning and Science Education, Professional Development of
Science Teachers, School Science Curriculum, Science Education Projects &
Curricular Reforms, Game-Based Teaching-Learning in Science, Present Scenario
of Science Education, Science Education and Indian Knowledge System,
References And Bibliography, Index.
Aerum Khan is Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), F/o Education, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi.
Jasim Ahmad is Honorary Director, Academy of Professional Development of Urdu Medium Teachers (APDUMT) and Professor in the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, JMI.
