Presentation: Principle of Mental Disciplines

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1. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT QUESTION: PRINCIPLE OF MENTAL DISCIPLINE PRESENTED BY GROUP 4 aaaAPRjjaIL , 2024 Aisha Mamman - PG23/MED/SED/1013 Umar Muhammad Haruna - PG23/MED/SED/1014 Rabiu Auwal - PG23/MED/SED/1015 Muhammad Ahmad Aji - PG23/MED/SED/1016

2. Curriculum refers to the set of courses, learning experiences and educational content design to achieve a specific learning outcomes in a structured manner. Marsh, C.J. (2015) Curriculum can also refers to the total learning experiences of the individual, including reflecting thinking and the unification of curricular elements. Posner, G.J. (2016) INTRODUCTION

3. Some of the principles are: Principle of Child-Centeredness Principle of Integration Principle of Utility Principle of Character Formation Principle of Flexibility Principle of Creativity Principle of Practical Work Principle of Mental Discipline PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

4. The principle of mental discipline focuses on developing a curriculum that fosters students’ mental powers or faculties through practice and cognitive training. Mental discipline enhances students’ attention and helps them to persist in their efforts despite setbacks or distractions . It encourages learners to think logically, critically and hone their problem-solving skills. PRINCIPLE OF MENTAL DISCIPLINE

5. Problem-Solving Skills: example , using stoichiometry to calculate the amount of product formed in a chemical reaction . Applications of principle of mental discipline into science courses

6. Critical Thinking: Students can apply this by analyzing experimental data or assessing the validity of scientific theories.

7. Note-taking: This practice helps in encoding information effectively, aiding in retention and comprehension.

8. Concept Mapping: Represent the relationships between different biological concepts can enhance understanding and memory recall .

9. Visualizing Molecules: visualizing the structure of methane molecule.

10. It risk promoting rigid routines It neglect practical need in learning It focuses in self discipline Limiting spontaneity Constantly exerting mental discipline Limitations of principle of mental discipline

11. I t equips students with the cognitive skills It equips students with habit of mind It equips students with intellectual abilities CONCLUSION

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