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Pedagogy Studies Syllabus

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Title of the Course: Pedagogy Studies

3IC602 Pedagogy of Studies L T P Cr


02 - - -
Pre-Requisite Courses: -
Textbooks:
1. Agrawal M (2004) Curricular reform in schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of
Curriculum Studies, 36 (3): 361-379.
2. Akyeampong K (2003) Teacher training in Ghana - does it count? Multi-site teacher education
research project (MUSTER) country report 1. London: DFID.
3. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J (2013) Improving teaching and learning of
basic maths and reading in Africa: Does teacher preparation count? International Journal
Educational Development, 33 (3): 272–282.
4. Chavan M (2003) Read India: A mass scale, rapid, ‘learning to read’ campaign.
5. www.pratham.org/images/resource%20working%20paper%202.pdf.
References: 1. Alexander RJ, 2001, Culture and pedagogy: International comparisons in primary
education, Oxford and Boston: Blackwell.
2. Ackers J, Hardman F (2001) Classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools, Compare, 31 (2):
245-261.
Course Objectives :
The objectives of the course are:
1. To discuss pedagogical practices being used by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in
developing countries.
2. To provide the evidence on the effectiveness of these pedagogical practices, in what conditions, and
with what population of learners.
3. To explain teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and guidance
materials best support effective pedagogy.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO After the completion of the course the student should be Bloom’s Cognitive
able to
level Descriptor
CO1 Outline pedagogical practices, and existing evidence on the 2 Understanding
review topic to inform programme design and policy making
undertaken.
CO2 Explain critical evidence gaps to guide the development 2 Understanding

CO-PO Mapping :

7 8 9 1 1 1 S S
1 2 3 4 5 6
0 1 2 1 2
CO
1
CO
2
CO
3

Assessments :
Teacher Assessment:
Two components of In Semester Evaluation (ISE), and One Mid Semester Examination (MSE) having
35%, 35% and 30% weights respectively.
Assessment Marks
ISE 1 35
MSE 30
ISE 2 35

ISE 1 and ISE 2 are based on assignment/declared test/quiz/seminar etc.


MSE: Assessment is based on 50% of course content (Normally first three modules)
Course Contents:
Module 1 Introduction and Methodology 5Hrs.
Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and
Terminology
Theories of learning, Curriculum, Teacher education.
Conceptual framework, Research questions.
Overview of methodology and Searching.
Module 2 5 Hrs.
Thematic overview: Pedagogical practices are being used by teachers
in formal and informal classrooms in developing countries.
Curriculum, Teacher education.
Module 3 5 Hrs.
Evidence on the effectiveness of pedagogical practices
Methodology for the in depth stage: quality assessment of included
studies.
How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school
curriculum and guidance materials best support effective pedagogy?
Theory of change.
Strength and nature of the body of evidence for effective pedagogical
practices.
Pedagogic theory and pedagogical approaches.
Teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and Pedagogic strategies.
Module 4 5 Hrs.
Professional development: alignment with classroom practices and
follow-up support
Peer support
Support from the head teacher and the community.
Curriculum and assessment
Barriers to learning: limited resources and large class sizes
Module 5 5 Hrs.
Research gaps and future directions
Research design
Contexts
Pedagogy
Teacher education
Curriculum and assessment
Dissemination and research impact.

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