Methodology of Teaching Science

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Aims and Objectives of Teaching Science

CHAPTER OUTLINE

• Introduction

• Taxonomy of educational objectives

• Writing the teaching objectives in behavioural terms

• The importance and need for writing the objectives in behavioural terms

• Summary

• Questions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the goals, the aims and the objectives

• Classify the objectives into three domains—cognitive, affective and psychomotor

• Comprehend Bloom's Taxonomy

• Write down the objectives in behavioural terms

INTRODUCTION

Any activity becomes purposeful if it is carried out effectively. For effective implementation, planning the task is essential. Planning can be done on the basis of the goal, aims and the objectives ...