Teaching of Science to Elementary Level (P-2)

CONTENTS
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1.NATURE OF SCOPE OF SCIENCE
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Nature of Science
1.3. Scope of Science
1.4. Competencies to be Developed Through Science
1.5. Aims and Objectives of Teaching Science
1.6. Scientific Method and Scientific Temper (Scientific Attitude)
1.7. Minimum Levels of Learning (MLLs)
1.8. Minimum Levels of Learning of Science Processes at Elementary Level
1.9. Core Components
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CURRICULUM TRANSACTION-ROLE OF SCIENCE TEACHERS
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Science Teacher as Organiser
2.3. Science Teacher as Activity-facilitator
2.4. Science Teacher as Moderator Summary
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THE SCIENCE ENRICHMENT COURSE CONTENT-AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Science content and its Organisation at Upper Primary Level
3.3. Discussion on Integrated Science Course (Classes VI-VIII)
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4. METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Lecture-Cum-Discussion Method Lesson Plan No. 2, Appendix C)
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4.3. Lecture-Cum-Demonstration Method Lesson Plan No. 1, Appendix C)
4.4. Scientific Method (Lesson Plan No. 3, Appendix C) 4.5. Programmed Instruction
(Lesson Plan No. 4, Appendix C. Appendix D)
4.6. Multimedia Packages (Lesson Plan No. 5, Appendix C)
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5. USE OF RESOURCES
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Integrated Science Kit for the Upper Primary Level
5.3. Programmed Instruction Units
5.4. Audio-Visual Devices
5.5. Improvising Teaching Aids/Equipments
5.6. Community Resources
5.7. Multi-media Packages
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6. EVALUATION IN SCIENCE AT UPPER PRIMARY LEVEL-CONSTRUCTION OF TEST ITEMS FOR ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Writing Behavioural objectives on the Content from VI-VIII Science Course
6.3. Construction of test items for Short Answer Type and Multiple Choice Type (Knowledge, Understanding and Application
6.4. Test Administration
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7. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF DATA
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Analysing Students' Responses
7.3. Feedback to Students
7.4. Feedback to Teachers
7.5. Formative and Summative Evaluation
7.6. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation: CBSE feels the urgent need of introducing continuous and comprehensive Evaluation [CCE] (Appendix E-IV) in Primary Classes.
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8. INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Nehru Science Exhibition
8.3. Science Museums and Mobile Science Units
8.4. Hoshangabad Science Education Project (HSSP)
8.5. Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre
8.6. Innovative strategies in Science Education
1. Studies on the Cognitive Development of Primary School Children
II. Academic Games in Science Teaching
III. Environmental Studies EVS Project-An Innovative Strategy in Science Education
IV. Urban Marginal Project (UNESCO), NCERT, DESM
V. Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP)
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