EDF5462

Method and Practice of Teaching Biology A (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Ms A Berry

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The learning objectives of this unit are to help students explore their understanding of biology concepts; to introduce students to a constructivist perspective to teaching and learning biology; to investigate and evaluate a variety of assessment and monitoring procedures that will help students to develop their understanding of biology concepts; to encourage the capacity for critical reflection for professional learning. As a result of studying students are expected to recognise the ways in which their learning histories influences their approaches to teaching; develop confidence and skill in linking biology learning to the contexts and needs of learners; be able to develop appropriate learning sequences suitable to a range of learners, for teaching a topic or topics, from the secondary biology curriculum.

Assessment: Assessment: Assignments: 35%, Class presentation: 35%, Class participation: 30% + Students must complete at least 45 days teaching practice (50 for Double Degree students) and gain a rating of satisfactory for teaching practice + Student participation in on-campus workshops is vital and therefore has an 80% attendance requirement for this unit + Students will be expected to participate in a residential camp in March.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science or Applied Science with a major study in biology.