ABSTRACT

An indispensable tool for biology teacher educators, researchers, graduate students, and practising teachers, this book presents up-to-date research, addresses common misconceptions, and discusses the pedagogical content knowledge necessary for effective teaching of key topics in biology. Chapters cover core subjects such as molecular biology, genetics, ecology, and biotechnology, and tackle broader issues that cut across topics, such as learning environments, worldviews, and the nature of scientific inquiry and explanation. Written by leading experts on their respective topics from a range of countries across the world, this international book transcends national curricula and highlights global issues, problems, and trends in biology literacy.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

Biology Didactics

chapter 2|13 pages

Cognitive Biases or Cognitive Bridges?

Intuitive Reasoning in Biology

chapter 3|13 pages

Biology and Young Children

chapter 5|14 pages

Cell Biology

chapter 6|12 pages

Human Biology

chapter 7|13 pages

Health and Disease

chapter 8|12 pages

Reproduction and Sex Education

chapter 10|13 pages

Genetics

chapter 11|15 pages

Plant Biology

chapter 13|11 pages

Ecology

chapter 14|14 pages

Evolution

chapter 15|14 pages

Microbiology

chapter 16|12 pages

Biotechnology

chapter 21|12 pages

Worldviews in Biology Education