1. Meaning, Nature, Scope, Impact & Globalisation of Science
- Meaning & Concept of Science
- Characteristics of Science
- Nature & Scope of Science
- Globalization & Science
2. Importance & Place of Science in School Curriculum
- Importance of Science
- Values of Science
3. Aims & Objectives of Teaching Science
- Meaning & Concept of Aims & Objectives
- Characteristics of Objectives
- Meaning of Educational Objectives
- Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
- Broad/Instructional Objectives of Teaching of Science
- Objectives of Teaching Science as Suggested in Various Reports & by NCERT
4. Objectives of Teaching Science in Behavioural Terms
1. Definition Objectives in Behavioural Term with Examples of Science
2. Need, Advantages of Objectives in Behavioural Terms
3. Method/Approaches of Writing Objectives in Behavioural Terms
-Robert Mager’s Approach
-Robert Miller’s Approach
- RCEM Approach/Revised Form
5. Science Curriculum
-Meaning & Concept of Curriculum
- Need & Importance of Curriculum
- Types of Science Curriculum
- Factors Affecting Curriculum Organisation
- Place of Science in School Curriculum
- Place of Science in School Curriculum at Different Levels
- Defects of the Present Science Curriculum
- Principles of Curriculum Construction
- Criteria for Good Curriculum
- Reforms in Curriculum
-Problems in Transaction of Curriculum
- Critical Analysis of a Syllabus of Science
- Critical Study of Curriculum of 10th class
6. Methods of Teaching Science
- Criteria for Classification of Methods of Teaching
- Lecture Method
- Lecture-cum-Demonstration
Or
Demonstration Method
- Assignment Method
- Project Method
- Problem Solving Method
Or
Scientific Method
7. Approaches of Teaching of Science
- Heuristic Approach
-Inquiry Approach
-Inductive & Deductive Approach of Problem Solving
-Cooperative Learning Approach
8. Correlation in Science
- Meaning of Correlation
- Types of Correlation
- Advantages & Limitation of Correlation
- Correlation of Science with Other Subjects
- Correlation of Science with Daily Life
9. Scientific Attitude & Its Development
- Scientific Attitude
- How to develop Scientific Attitude
- Characteristics of a Person with Scientific Attitude
10. Instructional Resources in Science
- Instructional Media/Resource/AID
-Need & Importance of Instructional Media/Instructional Resources
- Classification of Instructional MEDIA/AID/RESOURCE
-Edgar Dale’s Classification of Instructional Resources
- Instruction Resources as Audio-Visual Aids
- Importance Need of Audio-Visual Aids
- Principles for the use to Teaching Learning Aids
- Types of Teaching Learning Aids
-Chalk Board or Black Board
- Flannel Board
- Bulletin Board or Wall Magazine
- Models, Charts, Diagrams & Pictures
- Film Strip
- Educational Films (Motion Pictures)
- Slides (Transparencies)
- Epidiascope
- Over Head Projector
- Film Projector
- Radio
-Television
- Computers
- Tape Recorder
- Slide Projector
-Memory Aids
- Animation as Teaching Learning AIDS
11. E-Learning, E-Books, E-Journals
- E-Learning, Definition of E-Learning
-Nature & Characteristics of E-Learning
-Modes & Styles of E-Learning
- E-Learning Practice in Schools
-Advantages of E-Learning
-Disadvantages of E-Learning
-E-Books
- Benefits & Advantages of E-Learning
- Problems with E-Books in Schools
- E-Journals, Meaning
- Characteristics of E-Journals
- Advantages of E-Journals
- Disadvantages of E-Journals
- Types of Access for E-Journals
12. Science Text-Book & Science Library
-Organisation of Science Library
- Types of Books in Science Library
- Science Text Books, Definitions
- Function\Need\Importance of Science Text Books
- Characteristics of Good Science Text-Book
Or
Criteria for Selection of a Good Science Text Book
-Principles of Writing Text Books According to UNESCO Mission
- Limitations Of Science Text-Books
- Evaluation Procedure of Science Text-Books
* Hunter’s Score Card
* Vogel’s Check List
* Reviewer’s Form
13. Practical Work in Science
- Importance of Practical Work
- Organisation of Practical Work
* Guidelines for Teachers
* Instructions Given to Students
* Student's Practical (Record & Observation) Note-Books
14. Science Laboratories
Planning a Science Laboratory
Characteristics of a Good Science Laboratory

Laboratory Planning for High Schools
All Purpose Laboratory
Lecture Room-cum-Laboratory
Physics Laboratory Setting
Chemistry Laboratory Setting
Biology Laboratory Setting
Mobile Science Laboratory
15. Laboratory Apparatus and Equipment
Existing Conditions
Planning for Selection of Apparatus and Chemicals
Purchase of Apparatus
Storage of Apparatus
Care and Maintenance of Apparatus
Stock Register
16. Improvisation of Science Apparatus
Need and Importance
or
Advantages of Improvised Apparatus
Characteristics of Improvised Apparatus
Values Developed by Improvisation
Disadvantage of Improvised Apparatus
- Examples of Improvisation
- Process of Development of Improvised Apparatus
17. Science Kits
Meaning
- Advantages of Science Kits
Characteristics of a Good Science Kit
Types of Kits
Demonstration and Students Kit
Primary Science Kit
Middle Level Science Kit
Difference between Science Kit and Science Laboratory
18 Acidents and Fist Aid in Laboratories
Meaning
Some Common Laboratory Accidents and their Remedies
Precautions
First Aid Bor
* 19. Science Teacher and Professional Development
Qualities of a Teacher
-Role of Science Teacher as Facilitatory
-Professional Competencies of Science Teacher
- Professional Growth of Science Teacher and Programmes fo
Professional Growth
Some Special Roles of Secience Teacher
Science Teacher's Diary
Time Table
Home Work
Supervision and Inspection of a Science Department
* 20. Learning Beyond Classroom and Co-Curricular
Activities in Science
-Co-curricular Activities
or
Non-Formal Science Education
Science Clubs
Scientific Hobbies
-Science Excursions (Field Trips)
Science Fairs
Science Museum
Aquarium
- Botanical Garden School Gardening
- Herbarium
-Vivarium
* 21. Lesson Planning
-Meaning of Lesson Plan
Features of a Lesson Plan
- Types of Lesson Planning