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 485-871 Teaching Method in Biology

Availability

Only available to repeating students.

Credit Points

10.0

Coordinator

Sue Bettens

Prerequisites

Sub-majors in two branches of the Biological Sciences.

Semester

All Year

Contact

2 hours of classes each week

Objectives

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • describe a variety of approaches to the organisation of and strategies for teaching Biology and junior science in Secondary schools;
  • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the VCE Biology study design;
  • demonstrate a knowledge of available resources relevant to teaching Biology and junior science in Secondary schools;
  • devise valid methods for diagnosis, assessment and evaluations in Biology teaching and junior science;
  • demonstrate the ability to plan a unit of work from the VCE study design for Biology and junior science;
  • develop personal skills in special areas through the demonstrations, elective programme and excursions.

Content

To provide students with an in depth knowledge of the VCE Biology course. Current issues in biology teaching and techniques appropriate to the teaching of biology at junior and senior secondary levels will be discussed.

Assessment

Essays and assignments equivalent to 4000 words.

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