SHAH GOVERDHAN LAL KABRA

TEACHERS' COLLEGE (C.T.E.) JODHPUR - Raj.

[ Upgraded as College for Teacher Education by

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi. ]

(Affiliated to Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur)

(Managed by : Shri Mahesh Shikshan Sansthan)

PAPER - V & VI : GEOGRAPHY

      OBJECTIVES :

      The student teacher will be able –

     1.     to understand the modern concept of Geography.

     2.      to understand the aims and objectives of Teaching Geography.

     3.      to prepare Yearly plan, Unit and Lesson Plan for different classes.

     4.     to prepare maps and charts to illustrate the contents of different classes and use them effectively.

     5.     to critically evaluate the existing school syllabus and review the text book of Geography.

     6.     to apply appropriate methods and techniques of teaching of particular topics at different levels.

     7.     to arrange field trips and local surveys.

     8. to prepare achievement Tests and diagnostic test, administration of the test, analysis of results and make suggestions for remedial teaching.

     9.     to understand about the geographical happening In the world.

COURSE CONTENT

       UNIT - I : Nature, Scope and Objectives

(a)     Meaning, scope and changing concept of Geography.

(b)     Importance of Geography and its place in School curriculum.,

(c)     Aims and objectives of Teaching Geography.

(d)     Role of Geography in developing International understanding.

(e)     Correlation of Geography with Social Sciences, Economics, Civics, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences.

       UNIT - II : Curriculum and Planning

(a)     Principles of curriculum construction in Geography.

(b)     Presentation of syllabus at secondary level.

(c)     Critical appraisal of the existing syllabus of Geography.

(d)     Unit plan in Geography.

(e)     Daily lesson plan.

       UNIT - III: METHODS AND APPROACHES

(a)     Methods of Teaching Geography :-

(i)                   Descriptive method

(ii)                 Regional method

(iii)                Project method

(iv)                Laboratory method

(v)                  Supervised Study method &

(vi)        Inductive and Deductive method.

(b)     Techniques of teaching Geography

(c)     Home region and local Geography.

(d)     Field Trips in Geography

(e)     Equipping the Geography Room

       UNIT - IV : Instructional Support System

(a)     Text-Book in Geography

(b)     Teaching Aids in Geography

(c)     Geography Teacher- his qualities, role and professional Growth.

(d)     Geographical Museums and Lab, Importance of Practical work.

(e)     Use of Local Resources in teaching Geography.

       UNIT - V  : Evaluation

(a)     Concept and Importance of evaluation in Geography

(b)     Tools and Techniques of evaluation in Geography

(c)     Achievement Test –

(i)                   Different types of Questions.

(ii)                 Blue Print

(d)     Preparation of Question paper

       SCHEME OF EXAMINATION :

      Distribution of questions shall be as follows:

      There shall be two parts in this Paper i.e. Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ and the distribution of questions shall be as under:

      PART- A: SHORT ANSWER-TYPE QUESTIONS:

     10 QUESTIONS: Two (2) questions shall be asked from each Unit. The students shall be required to attend Eight (8) questions and

      each question will carry Five (5) marks.

      PART – B : ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS:

      3 QUESTIONS: All these three questions will be compulsory. Each question will carry 10 Marks.

              Q.No. 1 : There will be 2 questions with alternate choice either from Unit No. 1 or Unit No. 2. or from both the Units.

              Q.No. 2 :  There will be 2 questions with alternate choice from Unit No. 3.

              Q.No. 3 : There will be 2 questions with alternate choice from Unit No. 4 or Unit No. 5 or from both the Units.

      SESSIONAL WORK :

      (a)       One essay related to the topics prescribed on Unit I, Unit II, Unit III, Unit IV and Unit V.

      (b)       Any one of the following :-

            (1)       Construction of objective type test items.

            (2)        Preparation of maps, charts and models for physical Geography.

            (3)        Collection of Newspaper cuttings related to Geographiucal issues.

            (4)         Preparation of a report on visit to place of Geographical Importance and its conservation.

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