Malabar Training College - LMS

Course Objectives:

• On completion of the course the student teacher will be able to
• Understand the nature significance and scope of physical science.
• Understand science as both process and product.
• Facilitate development of scientific attitude and scientific aptitude in learners.
• Aware of the various instructional strategies and curricular approaches in teaching
• physical science.
• Understand scientific method of enquiry.
• Achieve mastery over the methods techniques contents of physical science for transacting.
• Appreciate the fact that every child possesses curiosity about his/her natural surroundings.
  

Course Objectives: 

 On completion of the course the student- teacher will be able to: 

1.  Understand and appreciate the characteristics and development of mathematics and its role in the development of modern society. 
2. To understand the development of mathematics and contributions of mathematicians. 
3.  Understand the essential qualities of a mathematics teacher.
4.  Understand and appreciate the professional growth and development of a teacher.
5. Understand the mathematical implications of various theories of learning
6. Gain competence in using modern psychological theories to device teaching learning process.
7.   Compare and contrast the nature and functions of various instructional approaches and techniques of teaching Mathematics. 
8.  Improve the understanding of the principles of curriculum construction and organization in Mathematics.
9.   Understand the characteristic and development of Mathematics

Course objectives

1. To develop competency in analysing and teaching various topics in Mathematics pedagogically

2. To develop understanding about planing of instruction

3.To be proficient in planing lessons based to select models of teaching

4.to develop competency in the preparation of programmed learning materials

5. Pratice various recreational techniques of teaching mathematics

        The purpose of this course is to make the student-teacher familiar with the social bases of education. The paper would help the student-teachers to realize the influence of socio cultural factors on educational system. It would assist the student-teachers to analyse the changes occurred in the field of knowledge and knowing on account of different historical movements. It also covers some advanced level discussion on curriculum construction. 

Objectives: 

• To give insight to the student teacher on role of different social institutions in the process of education. 

• To make the student teacher understand the role of education in social development. 

• To familiarize the teacher students with the concept of culture and the relationship between culture and education. 

• To sensitize the student teachers on importance of value education in the present social scenario.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

 On completion of the course the student teacher will be able — 

 Acquire conceptual understanding about assessment

  Get introduced different measures of assessment 12 

 Gain a critical understanding of issues in assessment and evaluation 

 Grasp basics of assessment, such as formative and summative .. assessment, evaluation and measurement, test, examination.

 Becomes proficient in evaluation, assessment, measurement and tests. 

 Become exposed to different kinds of tasks, tools ang techniques and forms of assessment that aid student learning

  Become proficient in administrating, scoring and interpreting professionally developed and teachers made assessment procedures. 

 Understand the assessment of students with disabilities

Course objectives: 

• Understand aims and objectives of teaching  physical science in secondary schools
• Gain a critical understanding of issues in assessment and evaluation 
• Be exposed to different kinds and forms of assessment tools, and learn to select and construct these appropriately 
• Evolve realistic, comprehensive and dynamic assessment procedures that are able to keep the whole student in view 

 objectives for an Inclusive Education
To understand the concept and principles of inclusive education
To recognize the diversity of learners and their needs
To develop strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment
To learn how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
To understand the role of assessment in inclusive education
To develop skills in collaborating with other professionals and parents to support inclusive education
To analyze policies and practices that promote or hinder inclusive education
To design and implement inclusive lesson plans and programs

These objectives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), which emphasizes the importance of inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

• Understand the nature, purpose and need for guidance and counselling. • Understand the various areas, tools and techniques in guidance • Understanding the principles and approaches of counselling. • Understand the responsibilities, qualities and role and  of a counsellor  • Understand the concept, importance and theories of career development. •  Understand the tools and techniques in counselling. •  Realize the need of counselling for children with special needs. 

Objectives of the course: 

•  The course will enable the student teachers to study the unique and diversified nature of Indian Society and Education.
•  To enable student-teachers to engage with studies on Indian society and education
•  To acquires conceptual tools of sociological analysis and hands on experience of engaging with diverse communities, children and schools.
•  To develop insight among the student teachers by analyzing the diversity, inequality and marginalization in the society and its implication for education.
•  To construct and develop a comprehensive and critical understanding among the student teachers about the policy frame work for public education in India.

1. Objectives: After completion of course the student teacher will be able to acquaint with the meaning, nature and characteristics of language education familiarize with the nature, roles, and scope English Language and its status in the Present day world. familiarizes with Taxonomy of Educational Objectives develop an insight into the symbiotic relationship between curriculum, syllabus and text books. develop the competencies and professional qualifications for teacher in the present scenario. identify methods, approaches, materials and new trends for teaching English at various levels develop the ability to apply theories related to Language teaching familiarize with the approaches, methods& techniques and develop the knowledge of acquisition of basic language skills update Knowledge of current approaches, methods and strategies develop the ability to choose the most suitable approaches, methods& strategies for classroom teaching
   

Objectives: 

• To develop a thorough understanding of the Nature, scope and values of social science teaching. 

• To develop understanding about the aims and objectives of teaching social science at secondary level. 

• To get acquainted with the relationship of social science with other subjects.

 • To identify relevant psychological theories and its application in the learning of social science. 

• To achieve mastery over instructional strategies, method and skills for teaching social science.

 • To get an understanding of the principles of curriculum construction and also acquire a familiarity with different approaches of organizing social science curriculum. 

• To develop an appreciation of the role and significance of social science in achieving national integration and fostering international understanding.

 • To acquaint with the various issues and challenges in the society.

 • To get familiarity with the importance of instructional materials for social science teaching.

Unit I: Social Science as a core discipline (4 Hrs)

 1.1 Structure of social science 

• Meaning, nature and scope of social science • Difference between Social Science and Social Studies • Values of teaching Social Science• Social Science as a core subject 

1.2 Aims of Teaching Social Science

 • Need and importance of social Science in the present scenario • General objectives of teaching Social Science 

1.3 Relationship of Social Sciences and with other subjects.

 • Fusion, integration and correlation within Social Sciences and with other subjects.

 Unit 2: Social Science Curriculum (5 Hrs)

 2.1 Meaning and definition of curriculum 2.2 Principles of curriculum construction 2.3 Organizing Social Science Curriculum – different approaches – relative merits and demerits 

Unit 3: Learning Theories and the Teaching of Social Science (6 Hrs)

 3.1. New perspective of Social Science teaching - approaches and Strategies based on NCF and KCF  3.2. Piaget, Burner, Vygotsky, Ausubel, Gardner – their theories and its influence in curriculum and learning process.  3.3. Role of teacher, learner, evaluation in Behaviorist and constructivist approaches.

Unit 4 Approaches, Techniques and Methods of Social Science Teaching (20 Hrs)

 4.1 Approaches to Teaching Social Sciences Didactic – Lecture and expository methods – teacher initiated Socratic – Question answer – interactive method Facilitative – Learner initiated – Co-operative learning.

 4.2 Methods / Techniques of teaching Lecture – Discussion – Problem Solving – Project method – Source method – Socialized Recitation method – supervised study - Role Play and simulation -Dramatization- co-operative and collaborative learning- Questioning – guided discovery

4.3 Techniques for Higher learning Brain Storming – Brain Trust- buzz session- Symposium –workshop etc. 

 Unit 5: Reference Materials for Social Science (10 Hrs) 

 5.1 Social Science Library  5.2 Social Science Text Book 5.3 Workbook, hand book, supplementary reading material etc. 5.4 Educational websites- Eric, endure, understanding,Edubundu etc.5.5 Uses of Inflibnet, linux, ubundu. 5.6 Blog creation 

 Unit 6 Social Science and Changing Society (5 Hours)

 6.1 Current affairs in Social Science 6.2 Teaching controversial issues 6.3 Utilizing Community resources 6.4 National Integration 6.5 International Understanding.

Unit – I Nature of Physical Science 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. Science – as a domain of enquiry- as a dynamic and expanding body of knowledge- as a process of constructing knowledge-as interdisciplinary area of learning. Process skills in science at secondary stage. Facts, concepts, principles, theories and laws – their characteristics in context of physical science. Physical science for environment, health, peace, equity. Contribution of eminent scientists.  Scientific Attitude, Scientific Aptitude, Scientific Creativity, Scientific sensitivity. 

 Unit – II. Curriculum in Physical Science.   2.1. Curriculum – principles of construction, factors affecting.  2.2. Approaches to curriculum organization – concentric plan, type study integrated, disciplinary and inter disciplinary approaches.  2.3. Science curricular projects- Chemstudy, Nuffield project, PSSC.  .4. Science education as envisaged by NCF and KCF  

Unit – III.  Approaches and Strategies of Learning Physical Science.  3.1. Scientific Method-steps involved. 3.2. Science a Process Approach (SAPA) 3.3. Behaviorist approach Vs Constructivist approach; Critical Pedagogy. 3.4. Inductive and Deductive approach of teaching – Mill’s canons of induction  3.5. Communication in Science, Lecture cum demonstration, Problem solving, Project method, Heuristic method, Historical method, Brain storming, Group discussion, Seminar. 3.6. Graphic Organizers, Concept mapping, Collaborative learning and experiential learning. 3.7. Facilitating Learners for self-study 3.8. Models of Teaching- Concept Attainment Model and Inquiry Training Model.  

Unit IV- Exploring Learners

 4.1. Learning as a generative process- Learner as Little Scientist. 4.2. Encouraging learners to raise questions; appreciating dialogue amongst peer group; Ensuring equal partnership of learners with special needs.  4.3. Encouraging learners to collect materials from local resources and to develop/fabricate suitable activities in science. 4.4. Stimulating creativity and inventiveness in science; Nurturing creative talent at local level and exploring linkage with district/state/central agencies. 

 5: Professional Development of  Science Teachers

 5.1. Professional development programmes for science teachers; 5.2. Participation in seminar, conferences, online sharing, membership of professional organizations.  5.3. Teachers as a community of learners, collaboration of schools with universities.  5.4. Role of reflective practices in professional development of teachers. 5.5. Teacher as a researcher: Learning to understand how children learn science—action research in physical science 

The purpose of this course is to make the student-teacher familiar with the different dimensions of Knowledge and Knowing. The course makes a comprehensive analysis of the epistemological doctrines of knowledge and Knowing, different levels and ways of knowing, variety of sources of knowledge etc. It proposes towards the student- teacher community the importance of realizing the sources of knowledge and how students can be trained to make use of such sources for independent study.

Objectives: 

 • To make the teacher-student realize concepts and misconceptions on Education and make her a true practitioner of education. 

 • To make student teachers competent in different strategies of knowledge creation and a good facilitator of construction of knowledge. 

 • To develop among the student teachers a culture of learning and become an active participant in learning communities. 

• To give insight to the student teacher on the epistemologies of different schools of philosophy and different approaches to knowledge and knowing and their impact in shaping and re-shaping educational system. 

 • To develop the competence of curriculum development and evaluation among student teachers.