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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2023/2024

SIP3007 TECHNOLOGY IN methodology used to determine
PHYSICS EDUCARION the validity and reliability of the
assessment instrument in various
The focus of this course is to contexts as well as emerging
assist students to integrate issues will be emphasized.
existing technologies in learning Challenges towards alternative
Physics. Critical perspectives assessment instruments namely
towards theories, experiences in the use of portfolios, authentic
the use of technology can be assessment, assessment of
applied in a variety of educational learning outcomes and
contexts will be discussed. achievement will be rationalised in
Specifically, this course enables physics education.
students to use technology
namely CAI, CD-ROMS, data Assessment Methods:
loggers, interfaces, word Continuous assessment: 70%
processors and graphical Final examination: 30%
presentations including surfing the
websites, e-mails and WWW in
learning abstract and difficult
concepts in Physics. Human- SIP4001 TEACHING
computer interaction will be PRACTICE II
explored. Collaborative learning
using computer will be This is the third practical
investigated form the aspects of component in the professional
science process skills and education of teachers to be
manipulative skills. conducted in 8 weeks in the
Special Semester of the Final
Assessment Methods: Year of the program. Students are
Continuous assessment: 70% required to teach under the
Final examination: 30% supervision of an assigned
supervisor (at a secondary
school). During this period,
students will integrate what they
SIP3008 ASSESSMENT have learned about educational
CHALLENGES IN PHYSICS theories and methods of teaching
EDUCATION in their subjects of specialization
in real classroom teaching and
The aim of this course is to learning. Apart from teaching
provide exposure to students duties, students have to be
regarding the basic concepts, involved in the co-curricular
theory and overall practices of the activities at school, or whatever
assessment principles. Various classroom administrative duties,
assessments that are emphasized special services and school
in physics will be discussed. The management as requested by the
basic theory of developing an school. Students have to make
assessment instrument in complete lesson plans, teaching
learning, for learning and in aids, assessment materials and
learning will be the focus. The keep students’ record of learning.

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