This course prepares student teachers for the teaching of biology at senior secondary level with more emphasis on the use of practical work, interpretation and use of curriculum material for the last two years of secondary education, e.g. LGCSE syllabi and others. Concept formation and misconceptions and their origins are also addressed. The course further enhances development of necessary skills in student teachers to handle controversial and contemporary emerging issues in biology such as HINI, HIV/AIDS, global warming and biotechnology. The student teachers are equipped with adequate knowledge with understanding of concepts to enable them to teach selected topics (based on their teaching practice experiences). Drawing up of long term plans in scheme and record of work book for the teaching of biology; the use of IT in the teaching of biology are also some of the topics covered in this course, e.g. use of computer simulations and use of analogies, downloading diagrams/pictures and for further reading.
- Teacher: Nkoja Khechane
- Teacher: Puleng Mapuru