Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
- LSCI2320 in Q1 (S1 to S4) and LBIO2340C in Q1 (S5 to S13) must have been taken
- The knowledge of the discipline(s) to be taught, i.e., the knowledge of biology related to the 3rd grades of secondary education in general sciences.
- Clear and correct communication in the language of instruction both orally and in writing.
- The interpersonal skills and professional postures normally expected of a teacher.
Main themes
- Didactic specificities of a teaching sequence in biology at the 3rd level (D3)
- Experimentation, the scientific approach and the investigative approach in D3
- Problematization and modeling in D3
- The importance of epistemology; the major epistemological currents
- Epistemological, critical, orienting, interdisciplinary and creative approaches
- Assessment
- Difficult concepts to teach in biology at D3
Content
This teaching unit consists in "equipping" students to become future biology teachers at D3. The aim is not only to present the elements of didactics related to the teaching of biology but also to ensure the transfer and appropriation of these tools by future teachers.
Teaching methods
The teaching activities are those recommended in secondary education: group work, lectures, flipped classes, laboratories... mainly in co-construction with the students.
Evaluation methods
Students enrolled in teaching unit LBIO2340 D only, are assessed as follows:
Activity 1: Written test (February) on the basic concepts to be taught in Biology D3: 10% of total grade
Activity 2: Group work on a theme to be taught in D3: 30% of final grade
Activity 3: Individual or paired oral assessment (June) on the transfer of concepts in the didactics and epistemology of science and biology: 60% of total grade.
Each of the 3 activities must be passed with a mark equal to or higher than 10/20 for this UE to be passed. The abosrbante principle is applied to this UE.
Attendance is required. In accordance with article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, the course instructor may propose to the jury that a student who has not attended at least 80% of the courses in the January, June or September session be refused enrolment.
Activity 1: Written test (February) on the basic concepts to be taught in Biology D3: 10% of total grade
Activity 2: Group work on a theme to be taught in D3: 30% of final grade
Activity 3: Individual or paired oral assessment (June) on the transfer of concepts in the didactics and epistemology of science and biology: 60% of total grade.
Each of the 3 activities must be passed with a mark equal to or higher than 10/20 for this UE to be passed. The abosrbante principle is applied to this UE.
Attendance is required. In accordance with article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, the course instructor may propose to the jury that a student who has not attended at least 80% of the courses in the January, June or September session be refused enrolment.
Other information
LBIO2340 D is an elective didactics course for students enrolled in the Geography or Mathematics associate degree programs. It can only be taken if LSCI2320 and LBIO2340 C have been taken previously.
LBIO2340 D is taken in Q2 for 2 hours per week (2 credits).
LBIO2340 D is taken in Q2 for 2 hours per week (2 credits).
Online resources
on MoodleUCL, acronym LBIO2340.
The site contains the documents presented and used during the courses and allows the deposit of the students' productions.
The site contains the documents presented and used during the courses and allows the deposit of the students' productions.
Bibliography
Des ouvrages en relation avec les disciplines enseignées et avec la didactique seront présentés lors des cours.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Teacher Training Certificate (upper secondary education) - Mathematics
Teacher Training Certificate (upper secondary education) - Geography
Master [120] in Mathematics
Master [120] in Geography : General