Teaching of Life Sciences (English)

Authors: Dr. Sunil Kumar & Dr. Shukla Rani

Dr. Sunil Kumar and Dr. Shukla Rani have written this updated English edition for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of Life Sciences, a core subject in the 3rd Semester. Because this edition has a new rate and new author team, it is considered a new book, even though the subject is similar to previous semesters.

This book focuses on teaching concepts related to Biology—plants, animals, cells, human body, environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity—through activity-based, experimental, and inquiry-driven methods. It helps trainee teachers develop the ability to make Life Science interesting, interactive, and connected to real-life experiences.

Aligned with the revised B.Ed Teaching of Life Sciences syllabus for Semester 3, the book covers:

• Nature, structure & importance of Life Sciences

• Aims & objectives of teaching Biology at upper school level

• Learning theories applicable to biological science

• Scientific method, observation, classification & experimentation

• Planning and organizing Life Science lessons

• Strategies for teaching: laboratory method, project method, field-based learning, group activities

• Use of models, charts, specimens, microscope & ICT-based tools

• Conducting practicals safely & effectively

• Designing biology activities that promote critical thinking

• Assessment in Life Sciences: practical assessment, written tests, observation sheets, assignments

The book also emphasizes:

• Field trips, nature walks & environmental awareness

• Integrating biological concepts with daily life

• Using real specimens, live examples & digital simulations

• Encouraging curiosity, observation & logical reasoning

This book is widely used in:

• Teaching of Life Sciences – Semester 3

• Pedagogy of Biological Science

• Biology practical work & micro-teaching sessions

• Environmental science & life science teaching workshops

Overall, this updated English edition provides deep pedagogical understanding and practical strategies, making it essential for B.Ed trainees specializing in Teaching of Life Sciences in Semester 3.