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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Term-End Examination

December, 2008

ES-341: TEACHING OF SCIENCE

Time: 3 hours                                                                          Maximum Weightage : 70%

Note:

(i) All the four questions re compulsory.

(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

l. Answer the following question in about 600 words'

Define curriculum. Discuss and distinguish it from syllabus. Discuss the principles to be kept in mind while constructing Science curriculum for Secondary classes. How far is the present Science curriculum successful in achieving the desired objectives?

OR

Compare Teacher-Centered Approach with Child-Centered Approach of teaching Science in Secondary schools. Name some child-centered approaches which are suitable in our schools. Explain in detail the approach which is the most appropriate in your opinion.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Identify the main teaching points, formulate corresponding objectives in behavioral terms and explain teaching-learning process that you will follow while teaching any one of the following topics at Secondary level :

(i) Structure of Atom

(ii) Food Preservation

3. Write notes on any five of the following in about 120 words each:

(i) Bloom's Taxonomy of educational objectives

(ii) Nature of Science

(iii) Defects of Vision

(iv) Inquiry approach to Science teaching

(v) Importance of a Science Laboratory

(vi) Chemical Equations

(vii) Conservation of Natural Resources

(viii) Cell Division

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What are the characteristics f a good Science Laboratory? Explain the purposes for which a Science Laboratory can be used. What guidelines for working in the laboratory need to be given to students?