Biology Teacher S Handbook

Biology teachers, you're in luck, BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) presents a wealth of current information in this new, updated editon of the classic The Biology Teachers's Handbook. No matter the depth of your experience, gain insight into what constitutes good teaching, how to guide students through inquiry at varying levels, and how to create a culture of inquiry in your classroom using science notebooks and other strategies. In addition, learn tactics for including controversial subjects in your courses, promoting scientific discussion, and choosing the right materials, information that would benefit the teacher of any subject. BSCS experts have packed this volume with the latest, most valuable teaching ideas and guidelines. Their suggestions include designing your courses around five questions, all answered in the book's five sections: What are the goals of the program for my students and me? How can I help students understand the nature of science? How do I teach controversial topics? How can I create a culture of scientific inquiry in my classroom? Where has biology teaching been, and where is it going?

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Complete Biology Teacher Handbook offers full support to help teachers embed a solid foundation at Lower Secondary level and ensure students develop the skills required to progress to IGCSE Biology.The Handbook supports educators to teach the Biology requirements of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Science curriculum confidently. Guidance on lesson content and delivery saves time when lesson-planning, and teaching materials help to ensure that students reach their full potential.It is written by Ann Fullick, the experienced author of the Biology Student Book. This creates a consistent approach to lessons and ensures the strengths of the series are maintained across all resources.The Teacher Handbook supports the Student Book, which is at the heart of delivering the course. A supporting Workbook also provides opportunities for independent practice inside and outside the classroom.

First published in 1931, the original blurb reads: "A practical handbook for those who are engaged in teaching elementary biology (Nature Study) to children of 10-13 years. Part I is devoted to general methods of teaching the subject. Part II consists of subject matter suitable for lessons, together with suggestions as to practical work and classroom procedure." It was hoped that this work would help the move away from the tradition, still prevalent at the time, where observation of minute details and absence of associated physiological work left the children with little interest in the subject. This book would contribute to a type of teaching where more regard was paid to the ‘livingness’ of the organism, resulting in the deepening of the pupil’s enjoyment of the beauty of animate nature. Today it can be read in its historical context.