Analysis of past developments in teacher education in Pakistan has shown that substantial progress has been made in this field. It has, however, been pointed out that education of science teachers still needs much improvement. At the present, there is an emergent need to meet the shortage of qualified science teachers and at the same time to bring qualitative improvements in the courses offered in teacher education institutions. First, we recommend that the 1-year duration of teacher preparation is grossly inadequate for all teaching courses, and should be lengthened, and the qualifications for entrance be increased. We believe that teaching must be made a graduate profession. For example, the basic qualification of primary school teachers for admission to teacher education institution should be increased. We recommend that PTC should be made a 12 + 2 year program. Similarly, CT, 12 + 3; B. Ed. , 14 + 2; B. S. Ed. , 12 + 4; M. A. Ed. , 14 + 3; and M. Ed. one year after B. Ed. or B. S. Ed. Secondly, we think the quality of instruction in teacher preparation programs should be improved. Most teachers in the teacher preparation institutions use the lecture method most of the time. Prospective teachers behave like passive listeners to their teachers. They do not participate in the teaching/ learning process. Some instructors even dictate their notes to the preservice teachers. When the teachers join schools, they behave the same way.

A frequent use of scientific and technical methodologies has revolutionized various fields of education, and science education is not an exception. This book elaborates on various important aspects of science education, and comprehensively deals with its objectives and applications in the classroom programmes. The purpose of this book is to help the trainee teachers learn the nitty-gritty of science teaching, and instill in them the teaching skills and inquiry-based teaching methodologies, so that they can apply these skills practically. Divided into six units comprising 23 chapters, the book discusses step-by-step methodologies of teaching science and the ways and means of preparing the lesson plans. The chapter on Teaching aids provides useful tips on using teaching aids to make the teaching-learning process more interactive. The book is intended for the undergraduate students of Education and can also be used as a reference book for the Science teachers. KEY FEATURES : Defines the objectives of science teaching as per the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, and simultaneously provides an exposure to other latest policy perspectives. Provides up-to-date information on new evaluation system of CCE and grading for Class X introduced by the CBSE board in the year 2010. Guides the trainee-teachers in constructing practical Test Paper, Viva Questions and Multiple Choice Questions as per the latest CBSE guidelines.

Higher education is a strange beast. Teaching is a critical skill for scientists in academia, yet one that is barely touched upon in their professional training—despite being a substantial part of their career. This book is a practical guide for anyone teaching STEM-related academic disciplines at the college level, from graduate students teaching lab sections and newly appointed faculty to well-seasoned professors in want of fresh ideas. Terry McGlynn’s straightforward, no-nonsense approach avoids off-putting pedagogical jargon and enables instructors to become true ambassadors for science. For years, McGlynn has been addressing the need for practical and accessible advice for college science teachers through his popular blog Small Pond Science. Now he has gathered this advice as an easy read—one that can be ingested and put to use on short deadline. Readers will learn about topics ranging from creating a syllabus and developing grading rubrics to mastering online teaching and ensuring safety during lab and fieldwork. The book also offers advice on cultivating productive relationships with students, teaching assistants, and colleagues.

Connect students in grades 5–8 with science using General Science: Daily Skill Builders. This 96-page book features two short, reproducible activities per page and includes enough lessons for an entire school year. It provides extra practice with physical, earth, space, and life science skills. Activities allow for differentiated instruction and can be used as warm-ups, homework assignments, and extra practice. The book supports National Science Education Standards.