Appendix –Social Science (B.Ed. revised curriculum 2013)

Appendix –Social Science (B.Ed. revised curriculum 2013)

EDU 04.10

Practicum- (CE-4)

• Problem based learning in Social Science- How far it possible?
• Multimedia approach in Social Science Teaching
• Compare traditional and modern instructional strategies and its effectiveness in Teaching Social Science
• Critical pedagogy and the teaching of Social Science
• How far knowledge construction is possible in Social Science at secondary level?

 (Prepare practicum on any one of the topics listed above with theoretical and practical aspects (5 to 7 pages) and with a Power Point to present the topic)

EDU 05.10

Practicum- (CE-4)

• Application of learning theories in the pedagogic practices- Problems and prospects
• Learning activities for developing Multiple Intelligences in Social Science (with examples from content area)
• Changing evaluation systems in school education
• Different approaches in lesson planning
• Prepare a report comparing Social Science text books of NCERT and SCERT of Kerala in standard 8 or 9 or10 (Contents included, content organization method, scope for process oriented learning, chances to go beyond text book information etc. should be considered)

(Prepare practicum on any one of the topics listed above with theoretical and practical aspects (5 to 7 pages) and with a Power Point to present the topic)

EDU 09.10

Practicum- (CE-3)

·         Developing higher order thinking skills through the teaching of Social Science

·         How Meta cognition leads to open mindedness through the teaching learning process of Social Science?

·         Select a community resource of your choice and prepare a programme of action of its effective utilization while transacting a content area.

·         Prepare Local History of your choice

·         Teaching of current events and controversial issues in Social Science

(Prepare practicum on any one of the topics listed above with theoretical and practical aspects (5 to 7 pages) and with a Power Point to present the topic)

EDU 10.10

Practicum (CE- 3)

·        Any one Unit plan prepared for the units allotted to the student teachers during teaching practice

Practical courses (semester 1)

1. College based

1. Discussion: 10 (3 models of teaching)
2. Observation of 2 model video lessons & reporting( teacher monitored)
3. Demonstration lessons:5(different categories)
4. Micro teaching:1skill/student(video recording & lesson notes)
5. Criticism:10 (all are practiced with school student/peers) includes 3 models of teaching
6. Computer/ICT lesson : 1(group work 3-4 members)
7. Development of script of video lessons): 2 (group work- 3 to 4 members)

Practical courses (semester 1)

2. School based

Initiatory school experiences- school visit & reporting

•       School induction 4 days with 3 periods teaching/shared practice( 3 members). ( teaching : 15 marks + diary 5 marks)

•       Notes:

Ø  4 continuous working days

Ø  Observation of senior teacher’s class individually/small groups

Ø  Informal meeting with teachers

Ø  Observe learning facilities & social climate

Ø  Maintain a detailed dairy

Ø  Reflection session

PRACTICALS –SEMESTER II

a. College based

                Edu201.1: submission of online assignment

                                  :presentation of innovative work

                                  Preparation and uploading of Power Point slides

b. School based

Ø  Teaching practice – 40 lessons

Ø  Peer review records-10

Ø  Diagnostic test & Remedial measures

Ø  Achievement test, statistical analysis & interpretation

Ø  Reflective journal

c. Community based

ü  Community living camp – 4 days residential camp

ü  Study tour

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION WITH VIVA

ITEM FOR ASSESSMENT	MARKS
EdU 09&10 : CE of optional subject Edu 201.1   : online assignment                    :innovative work                    :record of tg. practice                    :peer review record                    :teaching                    :Diagnostic test                    :achievement test                    :reflective journal	2x20 10 10 40 10 130 10 20 10

Model reflective journal

Name of student:                                        Unit:  

Topic:                                                         Date:

How do the activities listed make a link with what was learnt the previous day?

Describe the process I went through to complete the teaching task:

Where I got the idea from and how I explored the topic or subject:

What are the strengths of my work? What still makes me uneasy?

What problems I encountered and what revision strategies I used:

What makes this lesson different from the previous one?

Whether I able to achieve my objectives?

Own judgement of overall effect of the class:

Own suggestions if any for betterment in next class:

Signature of student teacher                                      Teacher Educator                                                                                        

                                               

DRAFT FORMAT OF PEER REVIEW RECORD

NAME OF THE PEER:                                                                 TOPIC:                                 Date:
                                             TEACHER COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Strengths

1

2

3

4

5

6

Weakness

1

2

3

4

5

Peer observation comment:

How to evaluate?

Seminar

1. Planning and organizing-  Topic, ways for collecting data, Supporting ,materials for presentation                                                                                                        5/4/3/2/1

2. Data collection               - Literature Review, relevance, sources       5/4/3/2/1
3. Content covered             - Structure, depth and quality of content     5/4/3/2/1
4. Preparation of paper       - Organization of ideas, clarity, creativity, analysis, interpretation and

                                        evaluation                                               5/4/3/2/1

5. Presentation of paper      - Communication, participation and discussion, clarification and      

                                          reporting                                              5/4/3/2/1

                                                    (Find average score in 5)

Problem based study (Practicum)

1. Planning                       - Relevance of the study, identification of the problem, selection of      

                                       appropriate tools for data collection and analysis     
                                                                                                ( 5/4/3/2/1)

2. Data collection                -Adequacy, relevance and reliability of the data(literature review,  

                                                field visit, interview, observation, discussion)    
                                                                                                ( 5/4/3/2/1)

3. Analysis and interpretation- Systematic arrangement of data analysis, interpretation, findings   

                                          and conclusions                                                    
                                                                                                 ( 5/4/3/2/1)

4. Presentation of report -        Logical and sequential order, authenticity of report                                                                                                                                       ( 5/4/3/2/1)

5. Timeliness                      -       Time bound completion                   ( 5/4/3/2/1)

                                                    (Find average score in 5)