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EDU250Education2 Unitsintermediate

Subject Methos I (Biology)

This course introduces students to the methods and techniques of teaching biology. It explores resources for teaching biology, emphasizing proper planning and effective use of the laboratory. Students will learn about laboratory design, management, and safety protocols. The course also covers various evaluation techniques for assessing learning outcomes in biology, equipping students with the skills to teach biology effectively at the secondary school level.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Biology TeachingMethodsResourcesLaboratoryEvaluation

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Traditional Teaching Methods

2

Modern Teaching Techniques

3

Biology Teaching Resources

4

Lesson Planning

5

Laboratory Management

6

Evaluation Techniques

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Biology Teacher

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Science Educator

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Curriculum Developer

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Educational Consultant

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Science Outreach Coordinator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology

4h

Unit 1: Traditional Methods of Teaching Biology

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the lecture method, discussion method, project method, and field trip.
  • •Identify advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Suggest ways to make each method more effective.
Week
2

Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology

3h

Unit 2: Demonstration and Experimentation in Teaching Biology

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand demonstration and experimentation methods.
  • •Identify advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Suggest ways to make each method more effective.
Week
3

Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology

3h

Unit 3: Modern Techniques of Teaching Biology I

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand concept mapping, constructivism, focus group discussion, and analogy.
  • •Identify advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Suggest ways to make each method more effective.
Week
4

Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology

3h

Unit 4: Modern Techniques of Teaching Biology II

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand problem-solving, games and simulations, and cooperative learning.
  • •Identify advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Suggest ways to make each method more effective.
Week
5

Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching

4h

Unit 1: Resources for Teaching Biology: Teaching Materials/Aids and Community Resources

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand teaching materials/aids and community resources.
  • •Identify the importance and classification of teaching materials.
  • •Explain community resources.
Week
6

Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching

3h

Unit 2: Textbooks in Teaching Biology: Selection and Use

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the qualities of good biology textbooks.
  • •Learn the guidelines for selecting biology textbooks.
  • •Identify the uses and limitations of biology textbooks.
Week
7

Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching

4h

Unit 3: Improvisation in Biology Teaching

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the definition and rationale for improvisation.
  • •Identify when to improvise and the considerations for improvisation.
  • •Learn the importance and limitations of improvisation.
Week
8

Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching

3h

Unit 4: Teaching Units and Unit Planning

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand the concept of planning, curriculum, and syllabus.
  • •Learn the guidelines for drawing a scheme of work/teaching plan.
  • •Understand the format for writing a scheme of work.
Week
9

Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching

4h

Unit 5: Lesson Preparation and Lesson Plan

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Understand the lesson preparation and lesson plan.
  • •Learn the rationale for preparing and planning a lesson.
  • •Identify the essential steps in preparing a lesson plan.
Week
10

Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety

3h

Unit 1: Laboratory Facility: Biology Laboratory Design

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand laboratory design, space, and ventilation.
  • •Learn about signs and labels, storage areas, and preparatory rooms.
  • •Understand the procurement, distribution, and storage of chemicals.
Week
11

Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety

3h

Unit 2: Managing the Biology Laboratory

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand laboratory management and management structure.
  • •Learn about planning biology laboratory activity and useful management techniques.
  • •Understand housekeeping and maintenance.
Week
12

Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety

3h

Unit 3: Safety in the Biology Laboratory

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand biology laboratory safety regulations and general safety principles.
  • •Learn about health and hygiene and housekeeping.
  • •Understand hazardous operations and risk assessment.
Week
13

Module 4: Evaluation in Biology Teaching

9h

Unit 1: Evaluation of Theory I (Objectives and Essay Questions)

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the definition of evaluation and evaluating cognitive skills.
  • •Learn about essay and objective type questions.
  • •Understand the six categories of cognitive behavior.

Unit 2: Evaluation of Theory II (Objectives and Essay Questions: Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation)

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand testing at higher cognitive levels.
  • •Learn about application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Unit 3: Other Teacher-Made Evaluation Procedures

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand evaluating the psychomotor domain.
  • •Learn about procedures and products and performance tests.
  • •Understand affective domain and evaluation of practical biology.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for each teaching method (lecture, discussion, project, field trip) with advantages, disadvantages, and effective use suggestions.

2

Develop sample lesson plans for different biology topics, incorporating various teaching techniques and resources from Modules 1 and 2.

3

Review laboratory safety protocols (Unit 3, Module 3) and create a checklist for safe lab practices.

4

Practice writing essay questions and objective questions (Units 1 and 2, Module 4) covering all cognitive levels (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation).

5

Form study groups to discuss and explain complex concepts to each other, focusing on practical application and real-world examples.

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