Description
The methodology presented in the course will include the latest trends in pedagogy, biology curriculum, content, knowledge and application of safety practices, and technology. It will stress "hands-on, minds-on" learning techniques, computer based laboratory techniques, computer aided simulation and/or instruction, lesson plan construction and implementation, and available resources for biology teachers. Use of other technology-based instruction will be covered to include biological insturmentation, laser video on CD-ROM and other appropriate materials, with a stress on interactivit. Cadidates' knowledge, skills, and dispositions performance are assessed by examinations, demonstrtions, by documented understanding of the teacher work sample methodology applied to secondary biology NSTA standards to include contextual factors, learning goals, assessment plan, design for instruction, classroom management, instrucional decision-making, analysis of student learnng, reflection and self ev