B.Ed in Plant Biology and Biotechnology
The B.Ed in Plant Biology and Biotechnology course is designed to prepare
student-teachers to teach Plant Biology and Biotechnology effectively at
the higher secondary level. The course emphasizes understanding plant
structure, physiology, genetics, biotechnology applications, laboratory
techniques, and the use of innovative and technology-based teaching
methods.
Course Objectives
- To prepare individuals to teach Plant
Biology and Biotechnology at the school level.
- To understand plant structure, function and
life processes.
- To develop skills in plant biology and
biotechnology laboratory techniques.
- To apply scientific, inquiry-based and
biotechnology-oriented teaching methods.
UNIT – I : Aims and Objectives of Teaching Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology – Meaning,
Nature, Scope, Need and Significance.
- Values, Aims and Objectives of Teaching
Plant Biology and Biotechnology in Schools.
- Instructional Objectives and Behavioural
Objectives.
- Need and Importance of Instructional
Objectives.
- Bloom’s Taxonomy – Cognitive, Affective and
Psychomotor Domains.
- Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (2001 – Anderson &
Krathwohl).
UNIT – II : Teaching Skills
- Micro-Teaching – Concept, Definition, Steps
and Cycle.
- Micro-Teaching versus Macro-Teaching.
- Skill of Set Induction.
- Skill of Explaining and Skill of
Questioning.
- Skill of Stimulus Variation and
Reinforcement.
- Skill of Non-verbal Clues and Skill of
Closure.
- Link Lesson and Model Episode.
UNIT – III : Approaches of Teaching
- Approaches of Lesson Planning and its Steps.
- Organizing Teaching at Memory Level –
Herbartian Model.
- Organizing Teaching at Understanding Level –
Morrison Teaching Model.
- Organizing Teaching at Reflective Level –
Bigge and Hunt Teaching Model.
- Unit Plan and Lesson Plan Writing.
UNIT – IV : Methods of Teaching
- Teacher-Centered Instruction – Lecture
Method.
- Demonstration Method and Team Teaching.
- Learner-Centered Instruction – Self
Learning.
- Inquiry-Based Learning and Experimental
Learning.
- Computer Assisted Instruction and Keller
Plan.
- Project Method, Activity Based Learning
(ABL).
- Active Learning Method (ALM), Advanced
Active Learning Method (AALM).
UNIT – V : Instructional Media
- Classification of Instructional Media in
Plant Biology and Biotechnology.
- Use of Mass Media in Classroom Instruction.
- Tele-Conferencing and Communication
Satellites.
- Computer Networking and Word Processors.
- Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom.
- Artificial Intelligence and Augmented
Reality.
Curriculum Includes
- Plant Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology.
- Genetics, Plant Breeding and Molecular
Biology.
- Biotechnology Techniques and Applications.
- Pedagogy of Plant Biology and Biotechnology.
- Laboratory Safety, Ethics and Environmental
Biotechnology.
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