Biology Upper Secondary Teacher Guide - Department of Education
Biology Upper Secondary Teacher Guide - Department of Education
Biology Upper Secondary Teacher Guide - Department of Education
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<strong>Biology</strong>Secretary’s messageThis <strong>Biology</strong> teacher guide is to be used by teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biology</strong> whenimplementing the <strong>Upper</strong> <strong>Secondary</strong> <strong>Biology</strong> Syllabus (Grades 11 and 12)throughout Papua New Guinea. The <strong>Biology</strong> syllabus states the learningoutcomes and outlines the content to be taught. This teacher guide givespractical ideas about ways <strong>of</strong> implementing the syllabus: suggestions aboutwhat to teach, strategies for facilitating teaching and learning, how to assessand suggested assessment tasks.A variety <strong>of</strong> suggested learning and teaching activities provide teachers withideas to motivate students’ learning, and to make learning <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biology</strong>relevant, interesting and fun.<strong>Teacher</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biology</strong> are encouraged to relate learning in <strong>Biology</strong> to real life,real issues and the local environment. Teaching that uses meaningfulcontexts and makes sure that students participate in appropriate practicalactivities assists students to gain deeper knowledge and understanding, anddemonstrate more scientific skills in <strong>Biology</strong>.As teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biology</strong>, you are expected to recognise the different needsand interests <strong>of</strong> students who have had substantial achievement already andappropriately involve them working individually and with others in practical,field and interactive activities that are related to theoretical concepts, byapplying investigative and problem solving skills. Encourage students toeffectively communicate research based evidence <strong>of</strong> biological information,and appreciate the contribution that biology makes to their understanding <strong>of</strong>the world, living things, and the influence <strong>of</strong> society on the environment.<strong>Teacher</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biology</strong> must ensure safety measures are taken when handlingequipment, chemicals, live animals and plants or dead matter by students.I commend and approve the <strong>Biology</strong> <strong>Teacher</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> for use in all schoolswith Grades 11 and 12 students throughout Papua New Guinea.DR JOSEPH PAGELIOSecretary for <strong>Education</strong>iv