I. Description of the Program
This is a 4-year content enriched course in the biological sciences with professional education courses. The students or graduate can teach biology in high school, pursue medical course or biology graduate studies in non-teaching science related position like research.
II. Objectives of the Program 1. To prepare students for teaching Biology courses in science oriented secondary schools and tertiary institutions, for research, and for graduate studies.
2. To continuously improve the program to be responsive to the needs of the time and to accommodate emerging paradigms and changing perspectives and developments in the teaching and learning in biology. 3. Provide prospective secondary and tertiary biology teachers with deeper, broader, and more updated content as well as pedagogical knowledge and skills in biology. 4. To undertake researches anchored on scientific, socio-cultural and ethical values geared towards the improvement of the quality of life. 5. To develop relevant and innovative instructional materials for diverse types of learners to promote quality learning and interaction in the classroom. 6. To develop prospective secondary and tertiary biology teachers who will be reflective practitioners, with a deep sense of commitment, and who possess professional integrity, excellent behaviors and moral conduct. |