Physics New Lower Secondary Curriculum Syllabus

Physics New Lower Secondary Curriculum Syllabus

https://www.ncdc.go.ug/resource-form-submissions/secondary-curriculum/o-level-curriculum-revised-competency-based/physics-syllabus

Physics lies at the heart of the natural sciences. Almost any scientific problem can be approached using the ideas and methods of physics. Physics explains how the world works and helps us understand why things in the natural world happen the way they do. It prepares learners to pursue science related disciplines in higher education in line with the Vision 2040 conceptualisation of Strengthening Fundamentals (Infrastructure, Human Capital, Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovations, Security and Defence).

The study of Physics enables learners to:

• acquire sufficient scientific knowledge and understanding that will prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century
• become confident citizens in a technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters,
• recognise the usefulness, and limitations of Physics and to appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life,
• be suitably prepared for studies beyond the O’ level, carry out experimental work
• develop attitudes relevant to science in general and Physics in particular such as:
  • concern for accuracy and precision
  • objectivity
  • integrity
  • enquiry
  • initiative
  • inventiveness
  • innovativeness
• develop awareness that the study and practice of Physics are co-operative and cumulative activities, that are subject to social, economic, technological, ethical, and cultural influences, justifications, and limitations,
• appreciate that the applications of Physics may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual,
  community, and the environment, develop interest in and care for the environment and the proper utilisation of resources with respect to Uganda,

Teaching and Learning Physics

The thrust of the new syllabuses is experiential and towards deeper understanding. The focus in Physics is on the development of understanding through experimentation, scientific enquiry, and rational thought.
The new syllabuses provide learners with a wide range of contexts in which to develop this understanding. These contexts are designed to engage the interest of the learner and to provide opportunities to build life-related knowledge, experience, and skills. Teachers are encouraged to go beyond the textbooks and provide as many meaningful contexts as possible. The generic skills have been integrated throughout the curriculum and can only be acquired through active approaches.

The role of the teacher is to build on learners’ existing knowledge and experience, and to extend that by posing problems to the learners. This makes them think about their own ideas and experiences as well as adding new knowledge and skills to it.

Download the Syllabus Here

https://www.ncdc.go.ug/resource-form-submissions/secondary-curriculum/o-level-curriculum-revised-competency-based/physics-syllabus