ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY



ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Science Education)

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Course: Foundation of Science Education (6435)

Level: B.Ed (2.5/4 Years) Semester: Spring, 2020

Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units: 1–4)

Q.1 “There is no conflict among the Quran, Hadiths and modern science”, discuss. (20)

Q.2 Discuss the contributions of Muslim scholars in the fields of Chemistry, physics and medicine. (20)

Q.3 Describe the characteristics of realism. What is the difference between realism and rationalism? (20)

Q.4 Describe salient features of Francis Bacon’s scientific method. (20)

Q.5 Describe the following concepts: (5+5+5+5)

a) Idealism

b) Instrumentalism

c) Falsification

d) Empiricism

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units: 5–9)

Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 Discuss in detail Gagne’s theory of learning hierarchies. (20)

Q.2 Explain Bandura’s social learning theory. If we apply this theory in teaching science what changes we would need to make in our approach to teaching

science? (20)

Q.3 Discuss the role of science and technology in socio – cultural development. (20)

Q.4 “Economic and social development is linked with progress in science education”, discuss. (20)

Q.5 Write notes on following: (10+10)

a) Trends in Science Education in developed countries.

b) Research in the field of Science education: emerging trends.

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