Pedagogy of Physical Science-1

  UNIT PLAN Meaning and Definitions:             According to preston “A unit is as large block of related subject matter as can be over-viewed by the learner”.       Planning a unit is similar to lesson planning. A unit may have various lessons. Therefore, it may not be completed in one class period. Unit plan are very helpful for the new teachers because it helps him to know exactly how much subject matter in a certain topic suits the varying age levels of the students.        Unit plan is the proper selection of learning activities which are closely related with each other and presents a complete picture. Unit plan is a plan made on the entire unit which may consists a set of concepts, principles, generalizations etc.   which in turn together build themselves into a unit. It is systematic and scientific arrangement of subject matter. Definitions: “A unit co...

  PLANNING OF LABORATORY WORK   Physics laboratory           Science has occupied almost unparallel position in every held. Its evaluation in the last few decades has necessitated the need of well-developed students with scientific attitude and for it we need well equipped laboratories.    Science help in developing certain values like intellectual values, utilitarian values, cultural values, moral values, and aesthetic values. These can be achieved only if the students get the opportunities to test the knowledge of the principles and theories through experiments and practical work. In other words, science teaching cannot be properly conducted without good laboratory. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LABORATORY The physics laboratory setting should possess the following characteristics features. It should be quite spacious so that students get freedom of movement right throughout the practical experiment...