Handbook for Teaching Physical Sciences : Methods and Techniques

Contents: Preface. 1. Nature of science. 2. History and development of science. 3. Aims and values of teaching science. 4. Objectives of teaching physical sciences. 5. Methods of teaching physical sciences. 6. The year plan, unit plan and lesson plan. 7. Science laboratories. 8. Science curriculum: qualities of a good science textbook. 9. Science clubs, fairs, museums and excursions. 10. Evaluation in science. 11. Concepts of teaching and levels of teaching. 12. Community resources in physical science teaching. 13. Computers in teaching physical sciences. Bibliography. Index.

"The present volume provides the trainee a comprehensive overview of the modern approaches and strategies in science teaching and raises the following questions:

What is science?
How far is it relevant to the individual and society?
What types of methods and techniques are required to deal in the classroom effectively?
How should we inculcate the scientific skills and teaching skills among the trainees?
When we evaluate the students and how?
For answering these questions, the author made an attempt and clearly given a picture of knowledge in the Handbook for Teaching Physical Sciences." (jacket)