CBSE workshop for science teachers

A capacity building workshop for the science teachers of classes 9 and 10 was conducted by CBSE on 18 and 19 January, 2018 at The Indian Heights School, Dwarka. Our teachers, Ms. P. Yogeshwari and Ms. Suman Aswal attended the workshop.

The aim of the exercise was to refresh and reinforce basic methodologies of some very important aspects of teaching and learning. The resource persons were Ms. Meenu Tiwari and Mr. R.K. Srivastava. There were 50 participating teachers from various schools of Delhi.

Day 1 was set for an overview the basics teaching and learning as it should ideally happen for the subject. In the second session Blooms Taxonomy was discussed in detail. Bloom classified the learning outcomes in the following categories.

Remembering Understanding Application Analysis Evaluation Creation

The framing of questions based on the above mentioned outcomes were discussed with the help of handouts. The first three are called lower order thinking skills (LOTS) while the last two are called higher order thinking skills (HOTS).

The next session was set for discussing the various teaching methodologies. After an open discussion each group prepared and presented a concept map on the methodologies assigned to them.

The last session of the day was dedicated to the formulation of unit plans and lesson plans for the various topics. Teachers were divided into topic wise groups to discuss lesson plans

The second day was dedicated to the presentation of lesson plans prepared the previously day. One group presented the lesson while the other observed and shared its feedback. It was an enriching session with a lively exchange of fresh ideas and teaching methodologies.

The last session was about assessment and evaluation and its purpose. Participants were given a variety of questions. They evaluated each question as good or bad and suggested ways to improve upon the same. There were animated discussions and deliberations. It was a wonderful session.

The session on laboratory work and its evaluation was very useful. it elaborated on the various skills learnt by the students during laboratory work.

Ms. Suman Aswal.