B.Ed in Zoology
The B.Ed in Zoology course is designed to prepare student-teachers to teach
Zoology effectively at the secondary and higher secondary levels. The course
focuses on understanding animal structure, function, diversity, ecology,
laboratory skills, lesson planning, and the use of innovative and
technology-supported teaching methods.
Course Objectives
- To prepare individuals to teach Zoology at
the school level.
- To understand animal diversity, structure
and life processes.
- To develop skills in zoological laboratory
work and field studies.
- To apply scientific, inquiry-based and
learner-centered methods in teaching Zoology.
UNIT – I : Aims and Objectives of Teaching Zoology
- Zoology – Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need and
Significance.
- Values, Aims and Objectives of Teaching
Zoology in Schools.
- Instructional Objectives and Behavioural
Objectives in Zoology.
- 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 and Activity Based Learning
(ABL).
- Active Learning Method (ALM) and Advanced
Active Learning Method (AALM).
UNIT – V : Instructional Media
- Classification of Instructional Media in
Zoology.
- 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
- Animal Diversity and Classification.
- Animal Physiology and Developmental Biology.
- Ecology, Evolution and Environmental
Biology.
- Pedagogy of Zoology.
- Laboratory Safety, Field Work and Ethical
Practices.
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understand animal life, biodiversity, and ecological balance through
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