Physics

Course Description

This Physics course covers the key elements of the practical approach to teaching across the modules presented.  The modules cover key knowledge, skills and activities required for the teacher to effectively deliver in selected topics of the curriculum. Teaching and learning activities have been suggested. It is expected that the teacher will carry out all these activities as a foundation to apply similar approach in all other topics of the curriculum.

The Modules covered are:

• Module 1: Physics Teaching Methods, Assessment and Evaluation
• Module 2: Introduction to the Physics Laboratory
• Module 3: Mechanics
• Module 4: Electricity and magnetism
• Module 5: Heat and temperature
• Module 6: Light, waves and sound
• Module 7: Radioactivity and electronics

General Objective 

By the end of this courses , the trainees should be able to:

• Teach the physics content more competently by giving real life examples to the learners
• Teach physics using the appropriate teaching methods (learner – centered methods)
• Improvise teaching and learning materials which are not available in the school laboratories
• Teach physics in line with the national goals of education
• Equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them apply the 21^st Century teaching skills which include creativity, innovation, critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving.