Teaching of Political Science 📚

🎯 Objectives

• Understand the aims and objectives of teaching Political Science. 🌐
• Understand and apply the principles of curriculum construction. 📘
• Use different methods and audiovisual aids effectively. 📽️
• Understand the nature of the Indian Political System and its relations with neighboring countries. 🌍
• Develop a proper understanding of the latest developments in current affairs/events. 📰
• Organize discussions, seminars, tours, and practical activities. 💬

📘 Syllabus

SECTION – A

1. Political Science: meaning, nature, objectives, importance, scope; relationship with other subjects. 🏛️
2. Curriculum: meaning, principles; methods of teaching political science: concept, characteristics. 📜

SECTION – B

1. Political Science textbook: meaning, types, importance, and qualities. 📖
2. Teacher: qualities, professional growth, and role. 👨‍🏫
3. Audio-visual aids: Meaning, types, selection, and integration in the teaching-learning process. 🖥️

Activities (Any one of the following)

• Role of political parties in democracy. 🗳️
• Political parties and their relationship with different organizations. 🤝
• Preparation of a low-cost teaching aid. 🎨

📚 Books Recommended

1. Aggarwal, J.C.: Teaching of Political Science and Civics. 📘
2. Preston, R.C. : Teaching of World Understanding. 📗
3. Singh, R.L.: Teaching of History of Civics. 📙

📝 Previous Year Question Papers of Teaching of Political Science

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