Contextualising Curriculum

Contextualising Curriculum Introduction Meaningful learning is one of the objectives of teaching. There have been several efforts to improve students learning. One of such efforts is to try several instructional strategies. Concept mapping is one such strategy. It helps in developing conceptual understanding among the students with inter relations between the concepts. It is a process that results in a concept map. Objectives After studying this module you will be able to Feature Concept maps are diagrammatic representations that show meaningful relationship between concepts in the form of prepositions. There can also be thinks laterally evaluating the concepts together. It is also possible to show integration of concepts across subjects. Fig. 1 shows the structure of a concept map. Steps in concept mapping In the construction of a concept map, following steps are followed. It is advisable to involve students at every stage of concept mapping. Uses of concept maps The concept maps can be used at any stage of the lesson. When it is used at the introductory stage, students get a complete picture of what they are going to learn. Activity Show a few empty boxes and connecting words with meaningful gaps. The programme inputs of this web based induction programme consists of Reading Have you ever searched the internet? Have you any idea what is available on the internet which may be of interest to your profession? It is time you start searching the web. Media See this video to know how to go about Concept Mapping Web Based Orientation Programme for Pre University Lecturers For Lecturers of Pre-University Colleges of Karnataka State AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT MODULES ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅರಿವಿಗಾಗಿ Aims and Objectives of PU Education  |  Status of PU Education in Karnataka  |  Curriculum: A General Orientation  |  The Policies and their Implications  |  Rights and Responsibilities of a PU College Student  |  Roles and Responsibilities of a PU Lecturer  |  Challenges faced by PU Lecturers  |  Need for Continuous Professional Development and Professional Ethics  |  Circulars of the Department CURRICULUM TRANSACTION ಪಠ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ Let us analyse what we teach  |  Contextualising Curriculum  |  Approaches to teaching and learning at the PU Level  |  Selecting the approach/es  |  Collaborative and Co-operative learning  |  Designing Individual/Group Activities and Assignments  |  Learning experience and its Design  |  Organising demonstration and practical  |  Information Processing Skills |  Classroom Management  |  Learning beyond class hours  |  Examination at PU Level  |  Evaluation of learning LEARNER AND LEARNER DEVELOPMENT ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಮತ್ತು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಅಭಿವ್ರಧ್ಧಿ Understanding a PU Student  |  Development of Effective Study Habits and Learning to Learn Skills  |  Techniques of Motivating PU Students for Higher Achievement  |  Guidance and Counseling as a Student Support Service at PU Level  |  Adolescence Education and Value Development