This unit prepares pre-service teachers to teach biology in secondary schools as a specialist in Years 11 and 12 and in the junior years 7 to 10. The unit draws upon a constructivist theory of learning to explore the most appropriate ways of encouraging students to build their conceptual understandings of biological concepts. Linked to this, students will develop a range of pedagogical approaches in teaching biology. Importantly, pre-service teachers will be introduced to appropriate curricula (Years 7 to 12) so that they are confident in linking their teaching to the curriculum in preparation for the classroom. Throughout the unit students will be challenged to consider the key issues... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Debra Panizzon
Prerequisites: A minor sequence in biological sciences (e.g. genetics, human biology, microbiology, botany and zoology)
