Teaching of Physical Sciences (English) : Course Code IX-A (II)

Author: Dr. Shivani Nagpal

Dr. Shivani Nagpal has written this English edition for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of Physical Sciences, a compulsory subject offered in the 2nd Semester of NCTE-approved B.Ed programs. Many universities list this course under names such as Pedagogy of Science, Teaching of Physics & Chemistry, or Science Education, and this book aligns fully with those syllabus patterns.

The book provides a strong foundation for teaching school-level Physics and Chemistry effectively. It explains the scientific method, the nature of scientific knowledge, and how students learn science through observation, experimentation, reasoning, and hands-on activities. This builds both conceptual understanding and scientific attitude in learners.

Aligned with the official B.Ed Teaching of Physical Sciences syllabus, the book covers:

• Nature, scope, and importance of physical sciences

• Aims & objectives of teaching science at school level

• Learning theories applicable to science education

• Scientific method, inquiry-based learning & problem-solving

• Planning and teaching Physics & Chemistry lessons

• Teaching strategies: demonstration, laboratory method, project method, heuristic method

• Use of science lab equipment, experiments, models, charts, and ICT tools

• Safety procedures in laboratory teaching

• Assessment in science education: practical assessment, tests, assignments, portfolios

The book also emphasizes how teachers can make science enjoyable, meaningful, and connected to real-life situations. It guides student-teachers in designing activities, conducting experiments, and facilitating discovery-based learning.

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

• Teaching of Physical Sciences (Pedagogy of Science) – 2nd Semester

• Pedagogy of Physics & Chemistry modules

• Science Education practical components

• Laboratory work & science demonstration practice

Overall, this English edition provides a complete and practical understanding of how to teach science effectively, making it a highly important text for the Teaching of Physical Sciences course.