General aims of teaching physical science. Physical science - B.Ed assignment

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INTRODUCTION TOPHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT NO.1
GENERAL AIMS OF TEACHING
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
S S.Sakthiumadevi
I-B.Ed Physical science &
English
26.09.2022

2. --PHYSICAL SCIENCE--
 Physical science is a branch of science – a
systematic enterprise that builds & organizes
knowledge in the form of testable explanations
& predictions about the universe.
 It is the study of matter and energy.
“Physical Science is the concerned human effort to
understand, or to understand better, the history of
the natural world and how the natural world works
with observable physical evidence as the basis of
that understanding.”

3. AIMS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
To know about the facts and principles of Physical science and
its applications.
To acquire the skills and understand the methods of processes
that lead to the generation and validation of scientific knowledge.
To develop a historical and developmental perspective of
Physical science.
To relate Physical science education to the environment.
To acquire the requisite theoretical knowledge and practical
technical skills to enter the world of work.
To nurture the natural curiosity, aesthetic sense, and creativity
in science and technology.
To imbibe the values of honesty, integrity, cooperation, concern
for life, and preservation of the environment.
To cultivate scientific temper, objectivity, and critical thinking.

4. OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING
PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS
1. To develop the power of observation
2. To develop good character
3. To develop a habit of personal , family, and
society cleanliness
4. To develop a scientific outlook
5. To develop a practical outlook
6. To develop the skill of manipulation

5. VALUES OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
1. Intellectual Value: Physical Science helps pupils to think of
problems, and follow the method of inquiry.
2. Utilitarian Value: It is very essential to have some
elementary knowledge of Physical science for becoming a
full member of society.
3. Vocational Value: Knowledge of Physical science forms the
basis for many vocational studies like medicine,
engineering, agriculture, or any other profession.
4. Cultural Value: Physical Science has aided the growth of
consciousness by making us more aware of the universe we
live in.
5. Moral Value: It teaches the pupil to be intellectually honest
and truthful.
6. Aesthetic Value: Aesthetic sense is the most important
consideration with all scientific men for it meet some of the
deepest needs of human nature which manifests itself as the
desire for beauty.

6. TEACHING SKILLS IN PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Ban (1961) has exactly remarked that “teaching
means many different things, that the teaching act
varies from person to person and from situation to
situation”
Teaching is an activity like:
Imparting knowledge or skill
It is a social act of influence, and
It is doing anything and everything that may
lead to learning.

7. METHODS OF TEACHING
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Method refers to the way of delivering knowledge
and transmitting scientific skills by a teacher to his
pupils.
Methods of teaching physical science can be
classified into two types
1. Teacher-centered
2. Pupil Centered
TEACHER CENTERED METHODS
• Lecture Method
• Demonstration Method
• Team Teaching

8. LEARNER CENTRED METHODS
•Laboratory Method
•Individual Activities
•Experiential Method
•Teacher Guided Learning
•Problem Solving Method
•Whole-Class Interactive Learning
•Project Method
•Peer Tutoring
•Student Seminar
•Group Discussion
•Mixed Ability Grouping

9. RESOURCES FOR TEACHING
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
There are various forms of print, audio,visual, ICT, and
community resources that we can use in the physical
science classrooms.
Some of them are
1. Newspapers
2. Journals and Magazines
3. Encyclopedias
4. Audio Tapes
5. Compact Disc (CD)
6. DVD/CD
7. Pictures
8. FlashCards
9. Charts10.
10. Photographs

10. 11. Models
12. Radio
13. Television
14. Internet
15. Multimedia
16. Interactive White Board
17. Community Resources
18. Physical Science Centers
19. Physical Science Exhibition
20. Field Trip

11. QUALITIES OF A GOOD
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEXTBOOK
In the teaching-learning process, thetext-book occupies an
important place. There is a saying
"As is the text-book, so is the teaching and learning".
A good text-book can even replace classroom teaching.
Thurber and Collette suggested six criteria for
choosing a good textbook. They are
1. Content
2. Organization
3. Literary style vocabulary
4. Illustrations
5. Teaching aids
6. Mechanical makeup andappearance

12. QUALITIES OF A GOOD
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHER
Besides possessing the personal qualities, every Physical
science teacher should fulfill the following broad
requirements:
 A physical science teacher must have practical
knowledge of child psychology and of the process of
learning.
 Knowledge of child psychology helps a teacher to guide
the students according to their interests, capabilities, and
help in educational, vocational, and personal problems.
 A Physical science teacher must be trained in modern
methods and techniques of science.
 A Physical science teacher must fulfill basic academic
requirements.

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