Teaching of Life Sciences (English) : Course Code IX-A (III)

Author: Dr. Pawan Kumar

Dr. Pawan Kumar has written this English edition for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of Life Sciences, a required 2nd Semester subject in NCTE-recognized B.Ed programs. Universities may also call this course Pedagogy of Biological Science, Teaching of Biology, or Biology Education, and the content of this book aligns accurately with these syllabus names.

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of how to teach topics related to biological sciences—plants, animals, human physiology, environment, cells, ecosystems, and biodiversity—using activity-based, inquiry-driven, and learner-centered approaches. It explains how students build biological knowledge through observation, exploration, classification, experimentation, and field experiences.

Following the official B.Ed Teaching of Life Sciences syllabus, the book covers:

• Nature, structure, and significance of biology as a discipline

• Aims and objectives of teaching Life Science at school level

• Learning theories applied to biological science teaching

• Scientific method, inquiry approach & lab-based learning

• Planning and delivering biology lessons effectively

• Teaching strategies: laboratory method, project work, heuristic method, group discussion

• Use of teaching aids: models, microscopes, charts, specimens, ICT tools

• Conducting experiments & ensuring laboratory safety

• Field trips, nature walks, and experiential learning

• Assessment in Life Science: practical evaluation, tests, assignments

The book emphasizes making biology meaningful and connected to everyday life, promoting scientific temperament, environmental awareness, and critical thinking among learners.

This book is widely used in the following B.Ed pedagogy subjects:

• Teaching of Life Sciences – Pedagogy Course, 2nd Semester

• Pedagogy of Biological Science – Biology specialization

• Teaching of Biology – Practical + theory components

• Environmental and science laboratory work

Overall, this English edition offers a strong conceptual and practical foundation for teaching biological sciences effectively, making it essential for the Teaching of Life Sciences course.