BED 107 A&B : GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION

UNIT I – SUBJECT INTRODUCTION   (1/2 CREDIT)

1.1 – Meaning, nature and concepts of Geography

1.2 – Place of Geography in school curriculum

1.3 – Correlation – within the subject and with other subjects.

1.4 – Importance of Local Geography.

1.5 – Objectives of teaching Geography at different levels                                                       (upper primary , secondary Higher secondary)

UNIT 2 – TEACHING LEARNING OF GEOGRAPHY   (1 CREDIT)

2.1 Regional Method

2.2 Journey Method

2.3 Excursion Method

2.4 Project Method

2.5 Comparative Method

2.6 Discussion Method

2.7 Question answer Method

2.8 Object Method

UNIT 3 – SUBJECT ANALYSIS              (1/2 CREDIT)

3.1 Structure of the subject Geography

3.2 Curriculum and syllabus

a) Concept

b) Types (Concentric, Regional, Unit and Mixed)

3.3 – Core Elements, Values and life skills

3.4 – Text book Analysis

3.5 – Content Analysis

UNIT 4 – LEARNING RESOURCES AND SUBJECT TEACHER (1/2 CREDIT)

4.1 – Concept, Need and Importance of Learning Resources.

4.2 – Traditional Learning resources.

4.3-   Technology based learning resources.

4.4 – Geography Room

4.5 – Qualities of an Ideal Geography Teacher.