77 M.Ed. DEGREE PROGRAMME APPLICATION PEDAGOGY OF COMMERCE EDUCATION COURSE : EDU 907.9 Contact hours: 108 Maximum Weight : 32 Duration of Exam : 3 hours Maximum Credit : 4 COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To enable the learner to analyse the nature and scope of commerce education in the modeen era. 2. To enable the students to understand the aims and objectives of teaching Commerce. 3. To acquaint the students with the modern trends in teaching Commerce. 4. To equip the students with various models, strategies, methods and techniques in the teaching of Commerce. 5. To understand the significance of principles and approaches in giving instruction. 6. To develop insight into modern practices of student evaluation and assessment. 7. To enable the students to analyze the role of IT in Commerce Education. 8. To create a research perspective among prospective teachers in the field of Commerce. Mode of Transaction Lecture, Discussion, Group work and Project, Assignment, Seminar, Debate (20 hrs) Course content Unit 1: Introduction to pedagogic analysis of commerce Pedagogic analysis Meaning and scope-objectives of pedagogic analysis-aims and Objectives-Instructional objectives of teaching
78 Commerce-Principles of writing objectives-instructional and Curricular objectives. Unit 2: Models of Teaching (20 hrs) Models of teaching-basic concepts and Theories-Families- Advance Organizer Model-Concept Attainment Model-Inquiry Training Model-Apprenticeship Model. Unit 3: Instructional Dynamics : Approaches and Strategies 3.1 Methods of Teaching (20 hrs) Lecture, Demonstration, Socialized methods: Discussion, Seminar, Symposia, Workshop, Debate etc., Project method-problem solving approach : Inductive and Deductive Analytical and Synthetic Source method Case study method. 3.2 Innovative Approaches (20 hrs) Self study approach, Experiential learning, Reflective learning, Contract learning, Peer tutoring, Modular approach, Guided discovery, Mastery learning, Collaborative learning, Co-operative learning, Inquiry based learning, Problem based learning, Team teaching. 3.3 Approaches in Teaching Accountancy (10 hrs) Journal approach, Ledger approach, Balance sheet approach, Equation approach, Single entry approach, Spiral development approach, Complete cycle approach. 3.4 Techniques of Teaching (5 hrs) Drill, Review, Narration, Exposition, Role play, Dramatization, Simulation, Brain storming, Buzz session, Quizz session. Unit 4: Instructional Materials (10 hrs) Need and importance Projected aids and Non-projected aidsactivity aids, community resources and utilization, Commerce room
79 and Library, Commerce text book and reference materials, e-journals, Business newspapers and magazines, Annual reports and Brochures of Business undertakings. Unit 5 : Dynamics of Skill Development (3 hrs) Mastery of skills-tas formula-strategies for developing skills- Micro-teaching Link practice. Practicums (any 2) 1. Prepare an instructional module based on any topic in commerce at Higher secondary level. 2. Identify any topic for action research and implement it. 3. Prepare learning design based on any models of teaching. 4. Develop an observation schedule for assessing a Commerce class at under graduate level and prepare a report on the observed class. REFERENCES 1. Aggarwal, J.C (1996). Teaching of Commerce: A Practical approach. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd. 2. Borich, Gary D. (1996) Effective Teaching Method. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. 3. Brown, James W and Lewins (1985) A.V Instruction Technology, Media and Methods: New York: Mc Graw- Hill Book Co. 4. Joyce, Bruce and Weil Marsh (1997) Models of teaching. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd. 5. Moor, Kenneth D (1994) Secondary Instructional Methods. Madison: WCB Brown & Bench Mark Publishers. 6. Rao, Seema. (1995). Teaching of Commerce. New Delhi: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. 7. Ronis Diane, (2007). Brain Compatible assessments. Sage Publications.
80 Mahatma Gandhi University M.Ed Degree Second Semester Examination Course Code: 907.9 Application Pedagogy of Commerce Education Time : 3 hrs. Max. weightages : 32 PART A Answer any two questions. Each question carries 4 weightages 1. Models of teaching are really models of learning. Elucidate this statement in relation to any topics from Commerce Education. 2. Explain the scope of project method in teaching commerce. What are the points to be considered while evaluating a project report in Commerce? 3. Commerce Education is not merely an academic discipline, rather a vocational discipline. Explain the nature and scope of Commerce Education in this context. 4. Explain briefly the approaches in teaching Accountancy. [2 4 = 8 weightages] PART B Answer any 6 questions. Each question carries 2 weightages 5. Explain briefly the following innovative techniques of teaching Commerce a) co-oprerative learning b) collaborative learning 6. Discuss the scope of e-journals for teaching Commerce at higher secondary level.
81 7. Explain the significance of mastery learning in Commerce. 8. Define Microteaching and briefly explain the phases involved. 9. Differentiate between inductive method and deductive method with illustrations from Commerce. 10. Explain experiential learning. 11. Illustrate workshop as a socialized method with an example from Commerce. 12. Comment upon the changing role of Commerce teacher as scaffolder. (6 2 = 12 weightages) PART C Answer any six questions. Each question carries 1 weightage 13. Explain the significance of annual reports of business undertaking as an instructional aid. 14. Suggest any two community resources utilized in Commerce Education. 15. Mention the principles of microteaching. 16. List out the instructional and nurturant effects of CAM. 17. Explain the significance of Commerce room. 18. List out the activity aids that can be used to teach Banking. 19. Differentiate CAI and CML. 20. Write the principles of teaching commerce. (6 1 = 6 weightatges)
82 PART D Answer any all questions. Each question carries half weightage 21. Name the exponent of AOM 22. Suggest any two techniques for teaching accountancy at Higher Secondary level. 23. Mention any two strategies for developing skills related to Commerce 24. Write any two characteristics of models of teaching 25. Which philosophy is the basis of project method 26. Suggest an example of community resource utilized for Commerce Education. 27. Name the exponent of microteaching 28. List out any four entrepreneurial skills 29. Co-relate Commerce with Economics with any two examples 30. Explain spiral development approach to teaching Accountancy 31. List out any two issues of critical pedagogy 32. Mention any two values of teaching Commerce (12 ½ = 6 weightages)