Subject Methos I (Biology)
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 142 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDU250, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDU250 · UNIT 1 TRADITIONAL METHODS OF TEACHING BIOLOGY
In distance learning, the study materials are specially developed and designed to replace the lecturer. This is one of the great advantages of distance learning; you can read and work through these materials at your own pace, and at a time and place, that suits you best.
What you should be able to do
- Apply traditional and modern teaching methods in biology
- Utilize resources effectively for biology instruction
- Design effective lesson plans
- Manage a biology laboratory safely
- Evaluate student learning outcomes in biology
- Integrate practical activities into biology lessons
What it prepares you for
- Biology Teacher
- Science Educator
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Consultant
- Science Outreach Coordinator
- Education
- Curriculum Development
- Science Outreach
- Teacher Training
- Educational Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology
Unit 3: Modern Techniques of Teaching Biology I
Requires understanding of various modern teaching methodologies and their practical applications in diverse classroom settings.
- Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety
Unit 3: Safety in the Biology Laboratory
Requires understanding of complex safety protocols and procedures for handling hazardous materials and equipment.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 49 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology
Unit 1: Traditional Methods of Teaching Biology · 4 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 2Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology
Unit 2: Demonstration and Experimentation in Teaching Biology · 3 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 3Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology
Unit 3: Modern Techniques of Teaching Biology I · 3 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 4Module 1: Methods and Techniques of Teaching Biology
Unit 4: Modern Techniques of Teaching Biology II · 3 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 5Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching
Unit 1: Resources for Teaching Biology: Teaching Materials/Aids and Community Resources · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand teaching materials/aids and community resources.. Identify the importance and classification of teaching materials.. Explain community resources..
- Week 6Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching
Unit 2: Textbooks in Teaching Biology: Selection and Use · 3 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 7Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching
Unit 3: Improvisation in Biology Teaching · 4 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 8Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching
Unit 4: Teaching Units and Unit Planning · 3 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 9Module 2: Resources and Planning for Biology Teaching
Unit 5: Lesson Preparation and Lesson Plan · 4 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 10Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety
Unit 1: Laboratory Facility: Biology Laboratory Design · 3 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 11Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety
Unit 2: Managing the Biology Laboratory · 3 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 12Module 3: Laboratory Design, Management and Safety
Unit 3: Safety in the Biology Laboratory · 3 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 13Module 4: Evaluation in Biology Teaching
Unit 1: Evaluation of Theory I (Objectives and Essay Questions) · 3 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 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for each teaching method (lecture, discussion, project, field trip) with advantages, disadvantages, and effective use suggestions.
- Develop sample lesson plans for different biology topics, incorporating various teaching techniques and resources from Modules 1 and 2.
- Review laboratory safety protocols (Unit 3, Module 3) and create a checklist for safe lab practices.
- Practice writing essay questions and objective questions (Units 1 and 2, Module 4) covering all cognitive levels (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation).
- Form study groups to discuss and explain complex concepts to each other, focusing on practical application and real-world examples.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDU250 about?
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.
How many units does EDU250 have?
EDU250, Subject Methos I (Biology), has 15 units across 4 modules, over 142 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDU250?
EDU250 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is EDU250 hard?
EDU250 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EDU250 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is EDU250 assessed?
EDU250 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EDU250?
Biology Teacher, Science Educator, Curriculum Developer, Educational Consultant and Science Outreach Coordinator.
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