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Hart, Adam G.; Leather, Simon R.; Sharma, Manju V. – Journal of Biological Education, 2021
The overseas field course is a common feature of European and North American undergraduate degrees and increasingly students are seeking out volunteering opportunities abroad in order to gain career-related experience in the overcrowded conservation sector. We argue that, without careful consideration, both activities run the twin risks of…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Field Experience Programs, Undergraduate Students, Student Volunteers
Goulder, Raymond; Scott, Graham W. – Journal of Biological Education, 2016
Reviews of the state of biology fieldwork in UK schools and universities at the beginning of the twenty-first century (Barker, Slingsby, and Tilling 2002; Smith 2004) were not entirely pessimistic; rather they suggested ways forward that might lead to an increase in fieldwork. Whether their hopes have been realised has, perhaps, been revealed by…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
Reiss, Michael J. – Journal of Biological Education, 2016
In this commentary, Michael Reiss describes his time with the "Journal of Biology Education" ("JBE") dating back to 1984 when the journal published his first article (Reiss 1984). Over the years, Reiss has authored 31 "JBE" pieces (excluding reviews) including one in honor of the journal's 25th anniversary (Reiss…
Descriptors: Periodicals, Biology, Science Education, Journal Articles
Nurse, Paul – Journal of Biological Education, 2016
Understanding how science is done increases trust in science as it can be seen to be built on reliable data, rational argument and repeated testing. If science is taught as just an assemblage of facts without dealing with the process which gave rise to those facts, then why should pupils trust science more than fables or pseudoscience? Everyone…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Education, Science and Society, Periodicals
Schattner, Peter – Journal of Biological Education, 2015
Can learning molecular biology and genetics be enjoyable? Of course it can. Biologists know their field is exciting and fascinating and that learning how cells and molecules shape the living world is extraordinarily interesting. But can students who are not already inclined towards science also be convinced that learning molecular biology is…
Descriptors: Molecular Biology, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Student Motivation
Coles, Tim; Poland, Roger H. C.; Clifton, Julian – Journal of Biological Education, 2015
The global expansion and diversification of the travel market has opened up new opportunities to deliver educational programmes through tourism. Applying the principles and practices commonly associated with ecotourism enables students to gain lasting benefits through their active participation in conservation-oriented activities. In many cases,…
Descriptors: Tourism, Travel, Conservation (Environment), Correlation
Journal of Biological Education, 2014
As education in England emerges from a major curriculum review (DfE 2013), the next few years will see significant changes in what is taught in schools and how this is assessed. As a core subject, under the current proposals, all students, from the beginning of primary school until age 16, will study science in some detail. Biology is an exciting,…
Descriptors: Biology, Secondary School Science, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
El-Hani, Charbel Nino – Journal of Biological Education, 2008
In this paper, I argue that characterisations of life through lists of properties have several shortcomings and should be replaced by theory-based accounts that explain the coexistence of a set of properties in living beings. The concept of life should acquire its meaning from its relationships with other concepts inside a theory. I illustrate…
Descriptors: Evolution, Concept Teaching, Scientific Concepts, Educational Theories
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Humphreys, T. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Addresses problems associated with biology fieldwork and the teaching of ecology. Points out the need for the development of an objective approach in evaluating the effectiveness of fieldwork exercises. Reports on the evaluation of concept education by transect exercises. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Teaching, Ecology, Evaluation Needs
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Russell, Nicholas – Journal of Biological Education, 1988
Gives an account of a variety of approaches to science, technology and society courses in universities and colleges. Discusses courses which concentrate on a study of the history of biology. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Course Content, Higher Education
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Carrick, Tessa – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Deals with the practical assessment of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in Great Britain with regard to the requirements set forth in biology syllabi. Addresses the requirements of the British National Criteria for assessment of experimental skills, the assessment framework, and the principle of positive achievement. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Cognitive Development, Course Content
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Harper, G. H. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Argues that life cycles and the concept of the four-dimensional organism should be the most important idea in teaching high school biology in the United Kingdom. Presents a set of concepts and terms with a view to improving the perceived confusion in present teaching situations. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, Evolution, Foreign Countries, Reproduction (Biology)
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Hill, L. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Provides perspectives and an analysis of the structure and method of biology and its implications to the dilemma of whether to employ a content or process approach to the teaching of biology. Suggests that biology teaching should be soundly based on a theoretical framework with a reduced dependence on facts. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Philosophy, Instructional Improvement, Science Education
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Hale, Monica – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Examines the role of ecology in science instruction and offers suggestions for integrating it into an existing curriculum. Discusses the value of field work and explains the different approaches and difficulties associated with ecological field studies. Highlights the advantages of using the local environment. (ML)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
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Manuel, Diana E. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Proposes that teachers possess some awareness of the history and philosophy of science and epistemological understanding of the nature of the subject area. Offers perspectives on the role of observation; on hypotheses, theories, and laws; and on models in biological education. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Philosophy, Models, Observation