Second Year Syllabus

Second Year Subjects (Taught Courses)
I Indian Education System
II Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-II
III Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-II
IV Teaching of English-II
V Teaching of Mathematics-II
VI Teaching of Science-II
VII Teaching of Social Science-II

Practicum
The following practical subjects for practicum (Second Year) will be assessed for a maximum of the marks noted against each practical.
Grade should be given for each practical.

VIII Self-Development Workshop 100
IX Teaching Learning Materials 75
X Physical Education, Health Education & Yoga 100
XI Art Education & Work Experience 75
XII Educational Computing 150
XIII Projects 125
Total .. 625

SECOND YEAR
Course VI : Teaching of Science
Part A- Content

Unit -1: Light
Laws of refraction, reflection- Dispersion of light- Optical
instruments - compound microscope - Astronomical telescope.
Unit -2: Electricity & Magnetism
Magnetic effects - electro magnets - Domestic electric
circuit -Safety measures in handling electricity. Conductors -
insulators - non conductors - dynamo.
Unit -3: Energy
Different types of energy - Transformation of energy -
Solar energy- Wind energy - Conservation of energy - Safety
disposal of nuclear waste
Unit -4: Sound
Different types of waves - instruments
Unit -5: Acids, Bases and Salts
Sources - Properties and types of acids - Sources -
properties and types of bases types and properties of saltsindicators
- Neutralization - Reaction
Unit -6: Microorganisms
Types of viruses - bacteria - fungus - common & important
viral diseases- -HIV - bacterial disease - vector borne
diseases - water borne diseases - Air borne diseases -
Prevention and control.
Unit -7: Immunology
Types of Indian Medicine - Siddha - Naturopathy,
Homoeopathy, Unani and Ayurvedic - Medicenal plants and
their uses (Neem, Vinca rosea Thulasi)- Addictions and
deaddictions - social aspects - role of science teaching in
developing values.
Unit-8: Environment
Environmental Factors -Rain Water Harvesting -Role of
insects, Animals and human beings on conserving the
nature.
Unit-9 : Application of Science in day to day life
Correlates from life at home, school and Public places.

Unit 1 Practical.
Demonstrates dispersion of light.
Unit 2 Practical.
• Prepares a simple domestic circuit.
• Minor repairs to electric gadgets, circuits, etc.
Unit 3 Practical.
Discussion on current issues relating to use of technology
for national development (e.g. 123)
Unit 4 Practical.
Collects acids and bases from the plant kingdom and
differentiates.
Unit 7 Practical.
Invites experts from the field of Indian medicine and
records their talk.
Unit 8 Practical.
Seminar on environment protection for sustainable
development
Unit 9 Practical.
The current trends of anyone of 3 Os with the help of
Information and Communication Technology

Part B - Methodology

Unit VII : Heuristic Method
Aims and objectives -Model - Steps involved Learning
outcomes -Explaining the method with an appropriate
example from the content -Educational implications of the
method, Merits and Demerits.
Practical. Adopts heuristic method of teaching for the content of his
own choice.

Unit VIII : Co-curricular Activities
Need and importance -Planning, ( execution and review-
Precautionary measures -Field Trip / Nature Walk -Science
club, eco-club, Science quiz, Science Exhibition -Role of
teacher
Practical. Organises a field trip / nature walk to locally accessible
place of scientific significance.
Organises science club activities

Unit IX : Project Method.

Introduction -Definition -C Objectives — Outcomes -Types
of projects -Steps involved -Need Role of Teacher -
Educational in implications -Merits and Limitations
Conducts individual project under the supervision of
Practical. Teacher educator and submits the report in the print form

Unit X : Inductive and deductive method
Introduction -Definition - Objectives - Outcomes -Steps -
Differences -inductive, deductive approach -Explanation of
the methods with a suitable content matter -Role of the
Teacher - Merits and Limitations
Practical. Identify topics from the school Syllabus for teaching through
inductive and deductive methods

Unit XI -Multi Media Package (MMP) Media -Mass media -Meaning - Significance -Merits -
Limitations-Multimedia-Meaning-Definition-Multimedia package Meaning - Significance of Multimedia Package -
Development of Multimedia package (MMP) various steps
involved in the development of MMP-Merits-Limitations.
Practical. Prepares a MMP for any two topics of his own interest at
the primary / elementary level.

Unit XII : Active Learning Method (ALM)
Objectives and need of ALM-Principles of ALM-Advantages
Observes and identifies the uniqueness of ALM

Reference Books :
1. Science Teaching in Schools - R.C. Das, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi -110 051.
2. Teaching of Science - M.S. Yadav, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Science Curriculum Resource Handbook - Corwin Press Inc. Sage Publications Company, Thousand
Oaks, California.
4. Science method and Scientific Technology - Joshi (P.S.) & Vajreshwar D. Chand and Company,
Development 152, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002.
5. Scientific Attitude - Bhaskara Rao Digumart Discovery Publishing House,
New Delhi.
6. Teaching of Science - Dr. Radha Mohan, Mc. Graw Bills Publising Co.,
7. UNESCO source book for science teaching - Dr. Radha Mohan, UNESCO publications Orient
Longmen, Chennai