Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 B.Ed ES341 Teaching of Science - Question Paper

IGNOU ES341 Teaching of Science December 2005
Time: three hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (i) All the 4 ques. are compulsory.
(ii) All the ques. carry equal weightage.

1. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words.

discuss the nature of science as a process and a product with suitable illustrations.

OR

What is meant by 'Demonstration'? define the use, advantages and disadvantages of 'Demonstration Method' for teachinìg of science.

2. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words:

Identify the main teaching points, formulate corresponding objectives and discuss teaching-learning process that you will follow while teaching any 1 of the subsequent topics at Secondary level:

(i) Electromagnetism

(ii) Chemical Reactions

3. Write brief notes on any 5 of the subsequent in about 120 words each:

(i) Principles of Curriculum Planning

(ii) Remedial material in Science

(iii) Blue-print and its importance

(iv) Lesson Planning - its use and format

(v) Lecture Method - use and disadvantages

(vi) Teaching of Force

(vii) Teaching of Chemical Bonding

(viii) Teaching of 'Nutrition'

4. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words:

You being a Science teacher at Secondary level, are incharge of a Science Laboratory, Critically analyse the plan and use of Science Laboratory along with its different aspects like storage, procurement of equipments and chemicals etc. Suggest improvements for the Science Laboratory and draw a layout plan for an improved Science Laboratory.

Earning:   Approval pending.