Teaching of Science : For Primary and Secondary Pre and In-Service Teachers

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to science. 2. Teaching learning environment at the elementary level in the developing countries. 3. Curriculum development in science education--Based on competence approach. 4. Teaching of science at the elementary level--Based on competency approach. 5. Recent approaches to teaching learning science. 6. Development of exemplar science teaching learning materials. 7. Environmental studies and integrated science teaching activities and projects. 8. Motivational devices in science teaching learning. 9. Development of scientific temper. 10. Elementary school science--Psychological basis of learning. 11. Evaluating science education--Based on environmental and integrated approach. 12. Classroom research in science education--action research. Summary and assignments.

"The most important contribution of the elementary or secondary school teacher is his/her ability to make interpretations, innovations, invent his/her own study units. Meaningful science education for pre-service and in-service teachers is imperative to develop study units in this direction. And qualitative rather than quantitative aspect of in-service orientation programmes is crucial.

The book emphasises on new approaches, effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of pre and in-service programmes to reflect upon development of desired competencies in teaching and minimum levels of learning which a pupil must acquire at the primary level. It focuses on development of exemplar science teaching learning materials; integrated science teaching activities and projects; motivational devices in science teaching and learning; classroom research etc. The book may be useful to all interested in the subject." (jacket)