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VI Semester B.Sc.Ed. Examination, May 2015

{Scheme: CBCS)
Education
Pedagogy of Biological Science

Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

Instruction Answer all questions following internal choice.

1 Why is lesson planning important ? Explain the "5E" phases of a lesson plan with
suitable illustration from a secondary school biology lesson. (2+8)
OR
2 What is scaffolding ? How does scaffolding contribute to the effective learning of
concepts in biology. (2+8)

3',
various concepts in biology". Justify this statement with suitable illustrations. 10
OR' .,
4 E;xplain the importance of ICT in learning biology. 10

5. What are the Guiding Principles of National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005) ?
What are the specific recommendations of NCF for Science Curriculum at
secondary stage ? Explain. (4+6)
OR
6. a) What is a unit test ?
b) Prepare a blue print in a unit of your choice. (4+6)
7. Why is Continuous Professional Development important for biology teachers ?
Explain the role of the NCERT and its constituent units in the professional
development of teachers. (4+6)
OR
8. Descrjbe the Management Competencies expected of a biology teacher. Explain
the various measures to improve these competencies. (4+6)

9. Write short notes on any two of the following : (2x5=10)

a) Laboratory skills in biology
b) Role of Environment in learning biology
c) Nuffield biology: goals and salient features
d) Portfolio Assessment in Biology.