SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF USING THE PROJECT METHOD AT TEACHING “BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY” IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND “BASICS OF HEALTH” IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

The article researched the importance of using the project method in teaching “Biology and Ecology” in high (senior) school and “Basics of Health” in secondary school, as a method of content integration of the natural education and the conditions of effective student teaching. The relevance of this topic is that there is an observation of multi-vector using the “project method” in school today. New developments for the application of project-based teaching are conducted. The organization of project activities in the teaching process involves a specially organized by the teacher process, which is performed by students independently based on their subjective definition of the goal, while the project focuses on a set of actions that makes students independent. The result of the project activity can be any product of the student’s activity, for example, presentation, essay, and model. The method of projects is based on creativity, the skills of orientating in the information space and independently designing their knowledge. In the process of project activity, there is a metamorphosis of the teacher’s position in the educational process (the teacher organizes the students’ activities). For the organization of teacher's activity, it is necessary to master the methods and techniques of preparing students for the work on the project and its development. Teaching “Biology and Ecology” and “Basics of Health” is successful only if the teacher’s work with students in all its forms is a purposeful system of teaching and education that develops in unity biological concepts, dialectical-materialist worldview, thinking, and independent practical work skills, the project’s method helps in this the most. At the modern stage of development of school education, the problem of student's cognitive activity becomes especially important meaning due to the high rate of development and improvement the science and technology, society need for educated people and free from stereotypes, will be able to quickly orientate in the situation, thinking independently. Implementation of such tasks becomes possible only in the conditions of the project teaching stimulating the mental activity of students. Keywords: method of projects; design activity; integration; biology; ecology; natural science education; natural science competence; creative health.

Integration of Islamic Concept in Teaching Biology in the University

This research entitled “Integration of Islamic Concept in Teaching Biology in the University”. Biological science that is taught in most learning institutions has been secular in nature. Almost all of the biological processes, theories and principles are taught without referring to Islamic concept. The teaching of Qur'an is separated from the teaching of Biological science. Thus, many Muslim students and teachers have kept on patronizing secular curriculum of the west. Hence, this research work spelled out the relevant and applicable Qur’anic verses to Biology, assessed why Biological teachings of Islam should be a part of the curriculum in the university, and determined the perception and level of awareness of the students and teachers on the relevance of certain Biological concept and Islamic context. This study was conducted at the Mindanao State University - Sulu. This research was both qualitative and quantitative since the findings were based on theories, Qur’anic verses, interviews and percentage computation. Based on the findings, there were many Qur-anic verses dealing with Biological sciences, and these verses were relevant and applicable to Biology. Specifically on sex determination which deals with the sex of organism. The verse is “He bestows female upon whom He wills, and bestows male upon He wills (Qur’an, 42:49), also, has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and He has selected for your son? (Qur’an, 43:16). And made of him two sexes, male and female (Qur’an, 75:39). Another, We have created you in pairs, male and female (Qur’an, 78:8). This verse is also relevant to the function of gene which determines the two contrasting traits. On order, a characteristic of life which refers to the organization and precise arrangement of structure of organism is related to this verse, Allah shaped and fashioned him in due proportion (Qur’an, 75:38). On adaptation in which the organism must undergo changes to survive. Verily! Allah will not change the good condition of organisms as long as they do not change themselves (Qur’an, 13:11). Regarding perceptions and awareness, almost all the participants were aware and agreed on the relevance of Biological science to Islam. The results revealed that some of the Biological theories, principles and process are relevant and applicable to Qur’anic verses. However, the researcher recommended that there is a need for the Biological teaching of Islam to be part of the curriculum in the university in order to avoid confusion on Biological concept and Islamic context. The Holy Qur-an contain verses relevant and applicable to Biological concept. Most of the respondents have agreed and believed on both Biological and Islamic concepts as reflected on the findings above. Therefore, integration of Islamic concept in teaching Biology is necessary.

UMA ABORDAGEM DE LEITURA E ESCRITA NO ENSINO DE BIOLOGIA: ASSUNÇÃO DE AUTORIA E EFEITOS DE SENTIDO SOBRE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 / A READING AND WRITING APPROACH ON TEACHING BIOLOGY: ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORSHIP AND EFFECTS OF SENSE ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

O presente artigo tem como objetivo compreender os gestos de autoria e os possíveis efeitos de sentido produzidos por educandos de um cursinho popular preparatório para o vestibular, a partir de atividades que envolveram a discussão de aspectos científicos e sociais de relevância para a contemporaneidade. Destarte, as atividades apresentadas tiveram como foco a leitura e a escrita no ensino de Biologia, a partir de uma abordagem integradora sobre a temática “vírus”. Essas atividades filiam-se a um conjunto de reflexões acerca do ensino remoto emergencial, que estão fortemente presentes em meio à pandemia ocasionada pela Covid-19. Com base nos aportes teórico-metodológicos da Análise de Discurso pecheutiana e, principalmente, nos estudos de Eni Orlandi, mobilizamos noções como pré-construído, discurso transverso, autoria, relações de força, entre outros constructos que embasam as nossas análises. Ao analisarmos algumas produções escritas dos educandos, entre os resultados, apontamos que a proposta didática aqui apresentada se caracteriza como uma possibilidade de assunção de autoria, propiciando reflexões e posicionamentos críticos por parte desses estudantes sobre temas sociocientíficos. Consequentemente, concluímos que essa abordagem colabora para a construção de outras formas de ver/ler o mundo.

Research on build exercises that integrate knowledge to solve practical problems in teaching high school students

Based on one of the viewpoints of building the Biology curriculum, which is integrated education and sustainable development education, helps students strengthen and develop the competency to mobilize and apply integrated knowledge, skills in many different fields to effectively solve problems in study and their’ life. Practical problems in teaching Biology are very diverse, associated with daily life and related to other subjects such as environmental protection, health care, response to the Covid-19 epidemic. ..... The article proposes the process of designing and using integrated practice exercises in teaching Biology in high school in order to develop students' competency to solve practical problems

The attitude of biology teachers towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in teaching and learning biology in private secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

This study was carried out on the Attitude of Biology Teachers towards Improvisation and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Four research questions in line with the purpose of the study were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target group of the study was the entire 38 Biology teachers from 22 Private schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Due to manageable size of the group, there is no sample and sampling technique used for the study as such the entire group was used for the study. Data were collected for the study through the administration of structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using mean. The findings of the study revealed that, Biology teachers give students group projects to produce instructional materials and Biology teachers request that students bring materials in the environment to be used as improvised material during lessons. The findings of the study also revealed that, Biology teacher utilized improvised Visual aids like diagram, charts, posters, pictures and photographs for effective teaching of Biology, and Biology teachers utilized available resource person in the community to improvised instructional materials for teaching Biology. The findings of the study further revealed that, the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to capture and sustain the curiosity and interest of the learners towards the lesson in schools and that the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to motivate students in the subject being taught. The findings of the study also revealed that, lack of awareness on where to obtain facilities for improvising instructional materials and lack of motivation on part of government for Biology teachers in their efforts towards improvisation of instructional materials for teaching Biology are some of the problems faced by Biology teachers towards improvisation of Instructional Materials for Teaching and Learning of Biology in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. It was recommended that, Policy-makers in the secondary schools should raise fund so as to procure materials necessary for improvisation and purchase of textbooks that will facilitate the effective teaching of the course.

Designing and Teaching Experiments in Chapter 1: Matter and Energy Metabolism - Biology 11

This study is carried out with the aim of designing several experiments for teaching chapter 1 - Matter and Energy Metabolism - Biology 11 as well as evaluating the effectiveness of using experiments in teaching practical competencies-oriented development. We have used various methods such as theoretical research, investigation, consultation, and pedagogical experiment to obtain objective and comprehensive results. The data are then analyzed by the highly reliable mathematical - statistical software. The results obtained in the pedagogical experiment show that using experiment in combination with other active teaching methods has initially brought about effectiveness. Experiments not only help students deepen their knowledge, but also help them build up and develop their practical competence. Therefore, the design and teaching experiments in teaching Biology is an extremely necessary for a highly effective learning.

USING EXPERIMENT IN TEACHING TOPIC “ENERGY TRANSFORMATION” IN BIOLOGY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Using experiments in organizing teaching activities in/for Biology class is a way to transform learners' awareness - from accessing content to taking actions. Besides, teaching by topic is both a requirement and an inevitable trend nowadays. Therefore, the use of experiments to organize teaching by topic can be considered an optimal solution. This article aims to elaborate on the instructional activities in which experiments can be used to deliver the topic “Energy transformation” in teaching Biology.