Senior Years (9-12) Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Biology II

3 credits · Undergraduate

(4 hrs Lecture) This course introduces students to curriculum, instruction, and assessment for teaching Biology at the Grade 12 and Advanced Placement levels. It presents a wide variety of teaching strategies and resources that assist learners in their conceptual development and understanding of biology, placing an emphasis on practical laboratory work and student activities. Curriculum modules for Grade 12 Biology are examined, and curriculum design for AP Biology is addressed. Topics studied include biological inheritance, evolutionary theory, and biodiversity. Requisite Courses: Completion of EDUC-4734, EDUC-4736 and EDUC-4869 [prerequisite(s)].