Syllabus
The concept of teaching biology in the Czech Republic, Framework educational programs, School educational programs (90 minutes)
Selected approaches to teaching biology: inductive vs deductive teaching, ISBE, CLIL, critical thinking, teaching with natural products and models (90 minutes)
Laboratory tasks and inquiry-based education (90 minutes)
Project-based education (180 minutes)
Field trip (180 minutes)
Classroom observation (lessons on videos, 180 minutes)
Annotation
The course introduces students to the concept of teaching biology in the Czech Republic, Framework educational programs, school educational programs and selected approaches to teaching biology. The aim of the course is to introduce students to both the theoretical aspects of biological education and the possibilities of implementing practical activities.
Attention will be paid to the theory and practice of inquiry-based education, project-based education, field trip and classroom observation of lessons. Implemented practical activities can be used not only at school but also out-of-school education (science clubs, camps etc.).