This course discusses the meaning of science education;
science as a dynamic process, scientific methods, brief history
of physics; investigative techniques in physics Different types
of tests, statistical analysis of tests, practical tests; practical
testing; physics teaching in secondary schools; critical analysis
of different physics syllabi used in secondary schools, scheme
of work, lesson planning; teaching strategies class experiments,
demonstration, projects, field trips; Assessments in physics
writing examinations, different types of tests, practical
assessments in physics, project assessments with emphasis
on investigative and problem solving approach, laboratory
facilities and teaching materials laboratory equipment
procurement and storage, laboratory design and safety and
management, appropriate physics text books.
This course also gives hands on experience of teaching in a
classroom setting. Students will be required present lessons
in the teaching subject to their classmates in the curriculum
lab under the guidance of experienced lecturers in the areas
of teaching; The making and use of teaching portfolios; Study
skills, administration and taking of tests; Student presentations
and evaluation. Prerequisites: EDTE 210, EDTE 301, EDTE 326,
EDPC 106 and EDPC 238.