LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRID MODEL

WHY NOT A LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRID INSTEAD OF THE TRADITIONAL VERBAL DESCRIPTION STYLE COMBINING CONTENT AND BEHVIOURAL MODIFICATION SEGMENTS DURING LESSON SEGMENT DESIGNING?

HERE IS A PROPOSED  MODEL

LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRID (ala K. Y. Benedict, 2013)

OBJECTIVE AREAS	PRODUCT				PROCESS
	Pd.1	Pd.2	Pd.3	Pd.4	Pr.1	Pr.2	Pr.3	Pr.4	Pr.5
OA1		√			√		√
OA2
OA3			√
OA4	√								√

(More discussion and modification needed for accommodation in to practice)

Developed by: Dr. K. Y. Benedict

A sample draft curriculum grid for units/modules development of the proposed B.Ed. curriculum revision

FOR THE ATTENTION OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE WORKSHOP FOR CURRICULUM REVISION FROM 1ST TO 5TH APRIL 2013 AT MAR THEOPHILUS TRAINING COLLEGE, NALANCHIRA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-15.

READ AND COMMENT ON THE SAMPLE CURRICULUM GRID FOR THE SUGGESTED COMMON FIRST UNIT FOR ALL OPTIONAL METHODOLOGY PAPER OF SEMESTER ONE

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION – BOARD OF STUDIES IN EDUCATION (PASS)- B.Ed. CURRICULUM REVISION 2013

WORKSHOP ON DRAFTING THE CURRICULUM GUIDELINES, PRINCIPLES, FRAMEWORK,

 SYLLABUS OUTLINE, ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AND TOOLS OF EVALUATION

1^ST TO 5^TH APRIL 2013

MAR THEOPHILUS TRAINING COLLEGE, NALANCHIRA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.

SAMPLE CURRICULUM GRID ON THE FIRST UNIT OF METHODOLOGY PAPER FOR ALL OPTIONALS

Unit 1: Introduction to Teaching and Learning for a Novice

LEARNING OUTCOMES (What the Student-Teachers may Achieve)	CONTENT (Concepts and Knowledge of functional dimensions of concepts)	PROCESS (A hint of the mental-pedagogical-instructional-experiential contexts felt/received by Student-Teachers)	STRATEGIES/ APPROACHES (Initiated by the mentor)	ASSESSMENT ND EVALUATION (To assess the progress of the novices)	DURATION IN HOURS (To realize the experience)	REFERENCES ()
v    To provide the Teacher Professional Aspirants a smooth entry in to knowledge/Functional  plane of Teaching and Learning v    To provide an initial collection of new and essential professional and technical terminology as a star-up base v    To mould  mindset suitable for an attitude formation to get fully committed with the vocation of being a teacher (Guru) in future v    To introduce the changing paradigms of the concept and process of Teaching and Learning v    To familiarise the challenging and divergent roles and working environment associated with educational practices in a postmodern world v    Etc (Inconclusive)	v   Interdependence of Teaching and Learning – Basic Teaching Model of Glazer- v   Learning Paradigms: Behavoural, Constructivist and Cognitive concepts v   Maxims of Teaching as Thumb Rules for promotion of learning and learner autonomy v   A general view on methods and strategies for learning enhancement v   Teacher as a professional - Teacher Competencies and roles-  Knowledge Worker, Facilitator, Scaffolder, Mentor, Social Engineer and Reflective Practitioner v   Phases of Teaching – Pre-Active, Interactive and post- Active, Teacher Behaviour and Learning v   Changing Concepts of classroom environment – Classroom Climate, Classroom as a Social Laboratory, classroom without walls(CWW), Blending of synchronous and asynchronous mode of learning, Virtual learning Environment (VLE) v   Factors affecting learning – Human, Non-Human and Contextual factors; Role Models in Teaching (Optional Specific) v   Teaching and Learning as Socio, Political and Economic Enterprise; Knowledge Economy and Beyond- The role of Science (ADD OPTIONAL NAME) Teaching in it.	v    Intellectual dilemma v    Cognitive Challenging v    Controlled Listening v    Collaborative interaction v    Disequilibration and accommodation v    Reflective Intellectual Discourses v    Contemplative self expression v    Verbal and pedagogical conflict management v    Narrative expression of self experiences v    Field based mental imagery formation v    Collective expression of consensus points v    Etc (inconclusive)	v    Meaningful Verbal Expression v    Group Discussion v    Narrative Expression Sessions in small or medium groups v    Virtual tour to digital learning platforms v    Dramatization and miming (e.g.: varying roles of teacher) v    Personality Profile Presentation/Building v    Document Analysis and peer-instruction v    Etc (inconclusive)	v    Role Performance Analysis in group discussion and miming v     Assessment of Optional Note Book entries v     Evaluation of daily Reflective Journals v     Debating and quizez v     Participant Observation v     Optional level Focused Group Discussion (E.G.: Changing classroom environment) v     Etc (inconclusive)	v    12  Hrs (1 Credit)	To be filled later

PREPARED BY: Dr. K. Y. BENEDICT

Minutes of Physical Science Subject Committee Meeting

KERALA B ED CURRICULUM REVISION 2013

MINUTES OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF THE PROPOSED REVISION OF KERALA B ED CURRICULUM

Date: 27^th March 2013

Venue: Govt. college of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram

Agenda:

Discussion regarding physical science curriculum of the proposed revision of Kerala B Ed curriculum 2013

Members Present:

Sunikumari P M

Asst Prof

BNVCTE

Thiruvallom,Tvpm

Hima Sreekantan

Assst. Prof

Christ Nagar College of Education,

Thiruvallom

Sameem M S

Asst Prof

Fathima Memorial Training College,

Kollam,Pallimukku

Binitha Das D B

Asst Prof

CSI College of Education

Parassala

Priya K.N

Asst Prof

Emmanuel college of B.Ed Training,

Vazhichal

Dr.Mariamma Mathew

Asso. Prof

Peet Memorial Training College,

Mavelikara

Nisha S Dharan

Lecturer in physical Science

Kerala University College of Teacher Education

Kariyavattom

Anjana M.S

Lecturer in physical science

KUCTE NDD

Shymija M Z

Lr. In physical Science

KUCTE

Kumarapuram

Dr. Divya C Senan

Asst Professor

S.N Training college

Nedunganda

Anju .I

Asst Professor

GCTE,TVPM-14

Dr.K.Y.Benedict

Associate Professor

Mar Theophilus Training College

Nalanchira PO

TVM-15

Dr.Rajeswari.K

Asst.Prof

GCTE,TVM

Dr G R Santosh Kumar

Ass Prof

GCTE,TVM-14

The meeting was convened to discuss Physical science curriculum of the proposed revision of Kerala B Ed curriculum 2013. Dr. K. Y Benedict, Subject Convener of Curriculum Committee called the meeting to order at 10.30 a.m. The meeting commenced with prayer and Dr. Rajeswari. K, Associate Professor, GCTE, Tvpm welcomed the members. The meeting was presided over by Dr. G. R Santhoshkumar, Chairman, Board of Studies. He summarized the proceedings of the previous meetings. 12 Teacher Educators in Physical Science from various colleges participated in the discussion. A tentative framework of the proposed Physical Science curriculum was drafted.

Suggestions:

Draft of First Semester – Methodology Paper

Unit I	Teaching-learning - maxims of teaching - Method, strategy, technique – Teacher as a professional, Teacher competencies – multiple roles of teacher - teacher as a mentor – stages of teaching – Modern concept of classroom environment (blended learning environment0 – factors affecting learning	6hrs
Unit II	Development of science – India & abroad – contribution of scientists- women scientists – Kalpana Chawla, Sunitha Williams, Tessy Thomas, - Emerging branches of science -  Nanotechnology, Bio-informatics, Information technology, Geo informatics – Philosophy of science – science for sustainable development – nature of science	9 hrs
Unit III	Science as an important subject – values of science and transactional potentiality – aims and objectives of learning Physical Science with respect to NCF, KCF. – Taxonomy – origin – Bloom’s taxonomy – revised form ( Anderson & Krathwohl) – Mc Cormack & Yager’s Taxonomy of Science Education – Technology integrated taxonomy – Collins – Process skills – Behavioural outcomes of process skills – Behavioural indicators	12hrs
Unit IV	Teaching skills – selected teaching skills – set induction, reinforcement, explaining, illustrating with examples, questioning, probing questions, using chalk board, stimulus variation, silence and non-verbal cues, achieving closure	3hrs
Unit V	Approaches – teacher –centered & learner-centered – audio-visual aids - modern instructional approaches for classroom learning-	30hrs
Unit VI	Models of teaching –5 models	10 hrs

v  Lesson planning and practice of micro teaching skills are to be included in the pedagogy paper.

Physical Science convener of curriculum committee Dr. K. Y Benedict suggested to post further suggestions regarding theory and practicals of Physical science (1^st & 2^nd semester) through blog for later discussion.

Smt Anju, Assistant professor, GCTE thanked the members for their effective participation. The meeting was adjourned at 2.30 p.m.

                       

                                                Prepared By: Dr. K. Rajeswary and Sunikumari

Core Committee Proposal 08-03-2013

A DRAFT FRAMEWORK OF MARKS AND CREDITS FOR THE PROPOSED REVISION OF B.Ed. CURRICULUM AS SUGGESTED BY THE CORE COMMITTEE MEET ON 08th MARCH 2013

Rush Your Comments and Suggestions before the next core committee meet on 26th March 2013 at G C T E, Thycadu, Thiruvananthapuram

Course Framework

Course structure B Ed Course               Semester Pattern             Grand Total- 1000 marks

Semester I                                                                                                            Total Marks - 450

Total Working Days- 90                          (540 working hours=  45 credits )          (1 credit=12 hours)

Total Credits – 45 (Theory-25, CE-10, Optional Practicals-6, Health Education -2,  Com Activities-2)

SUBCODE	TITLE		THEORY			PROCESS	(CE)
CORE	PAPERS	Hours	Credits	Marks	Hours	Credits	Marks	Total
EDU 1	Edn   Phi-Soc	60	5	50	24	2	20	70
EDU 2	Psychology	60	5	50	24	2	20	70
EDU 3	Tec h & Evln	60	5	50	24	2	20	70
OPTIONAL
EDU 7	Methods	60	5	50	24	2	20	70
EDU 8	Pedagogy	60	5	50	24	2	20	70
TOTAL		300	25	250	120	10	100	350
CE                   Activities Proposed (Core papers and optional - internal evaluation only) 1.       Internal Tests  (2 Numbers)                                  10 marks 2.       Problem based study/practicum (1 No)               5 marks                         20 3.       Seminar/presentation/initiative                            5 marks
Practicals for Internal Assessment College based Practical 1.       Optionals ( 6 credits – 72 hours )                                                                    Total - 60 marks Discussion Lessons  ( 10 Numbers -7 + 3 Models of Tg )                                         10 marks Observation of video lessons ( 2 Numbers/student)                                                 5 marks Micro teaching ( minimum 10 skills / class)                                                                5 marks Demonstration Lessons ( 5 Numbers)                                                                          5 marks Criticism Lessons ( 7 + 3 models )                                                                                10 marks Computer/ICT enabled lessons preparation (group work)  1 No .                           5 marks Techno lab/script for video lessons (group work)                                                      5 marks School visits & diary writing (teacher assisted programme for 4 days with         15 marks at least 3 periods teaching) 2.       Health and Physical Education ( 2 credits -  24 hours)                                            20 marks Community Based Activities (  2 credits – 24 hours )                                                             20 marks SUPW  (Service and Products)                                                                                       10 marks                Co curricular activities                                                                                                    10 marks  *Attendance  ( 90-100% -A, 80-90% - B, 70-80 % - C )                                                            Grade                                                                                                                    Total   for practicals                                                                                                      100 marks Total   for semester I                                                                                                450 marks
SEMESTER II                                                                                                        TOTAL MARKS – 550  Working Days - 110            (Working Hours – 660  = 55 credits )            ( 1 credit = 12 hours ) Total credits 55 (theory-25, CE-10, Practice Tg- 18 , PE-2) Sub code TITLE THEORY PROCESS     (CE) CORE PAPERS Hours Credits Marks Hours Credits Marks Total EDU 4 Evln of Education in India    60     5     50     24      2      20     70 EDU 5 Edl Psy     60     5     50     24      2      20     70 EDU 6 Management of Edn     60     5     50     24      2      20     70 Optional EDU 9 Methodology     60     5     50     24      2      20     70 EDU 10 Pedagogics     60     5     50     24      2      20     70 TOTAL  300   25    250    120     10    100   350
CE – Activities proposed – (core papers and optional ) 1.       Test ( 1 )                                                                 5 marks                                     20 marks 2.       Practicum ( 1 )                                                      5 marks 3.       Field work (school based practical)                10 marks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Practicals College/School based 1.       Optional Subjects Online assignments ( 2 Numbers )                                                                     Grade Innovative Work                                                                                                    Grade Diagnostic test & remedial teaching                                                                 Grade Achievement Test                                                                                                 Grade Reflective Journal                                                                                                  Grade Practice Teaching ( 18 credits  - 36 days – 216 hours )                                  180 marks 2.       Health and Physical Education ( 2 credits – 24 hours )                                   20 marks 3.       Community Living Camp   (4 days residential)                                                 Grade   4.       Study Tour                                                                                                               Grade 5.       Attendance                                                                                                              Grade               Total for practicals                                                                                         200 marks Total for Semester – II                                                                                                 550 marks @ All the practical records of semester 2 and practical records related to teaching of semester I should be presented before the external practical examination board during second semester)