ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Science Education)
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Course: Teaching Strategies in Science Education (696)
Semester: Autumn, 2021
Level: M.Ed.
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd, MPhil and PhD)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
4. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
5. Late assignments can’t be uploaded on LMS.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
of allied material.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-4)
Note: All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 Describe the different techniques the science teachers can use to help learners for
understanding the nature of science. How the knowledge of nature of science help
in implementation of scientific method? (10+10)
Q.2 Which elements are compulsory to make science teaching effective? Give
examples that how these elements help to understand nature of science. (10+10)
Q.3 Explain the phases of learning cycle, also identify appropriate technique for each
phase. (10+10)
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Q.4 Develop criteria for writing higher order learning outcomes. Also describe the role
of taxonomy of educational objectives in writing learning outcomes. (10+10)
Q.5 Develop a lesson plan using demonstration method for teaching of any biology
concept. (10+10)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5-9)
Note: All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 Differentiate between discovery and inquiry methods by providing examples. (20)
Q.2 discuss the history of inquiry approach and provide examples for its effectiveness
for science teaching. (10+10)
Q.3 Develop a lesson plan for teaching physics to 9 th grade students using guided
discovery learning cycle. (20)
Q.4 elaborate the necessary skills and its level for secondary school science teachers for
teaching science. Justify why these skills are necessary for 21st century? (10+10)
Q.5 Explain the use of different techniques for teaching emotionally disturbed
students. (20)
