Methodology of ecology teaching I

Introduction of basic principles of the methodology of ecology teaching. Introducing students to forms of methodical thinking and professional methodical training for planning teaching materials in the field of ecology.

Training students for the independent implementation of the educational process and the application of innovative teaching-methodical models.

Theoretical teaching: Importance of methodical education, subject, goal, tasks, connection with other disciplines. Educational goals, tasks, and content in teaching ecology. Curriculum and syllabus. Types of tests in teaching ecology. Correlation and coordination of educational content. Development of a system of ecological ideas and concepts, development of ecological awareness, work-technical practicality, and moral qualities. The contribution of ecology to the all-around development of the personality and the preservation and protection of the environment. The specificity of the application of teaching principles: scientificity and accessibility, individualization and appropriateness, systematicity and gradualism, obviousness, and abstraction, the durability of acquiring knowledge, skills, and habits, unity of theory and practice, and correlation of teaching principles. Work methods in ecology teaching.
Practical teaching: Testing students at school, test analysis. Writing preparation for class. Visiting at school, analysis of lessons from visiting. Trial classes.

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2. Žderić, M., Radonjić. C. (1993): Methodology of biology teaching. Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Novi Sad.

3. Žderić, M., Miljanović, T. (2001): Methodology of biology teaching. Univerzitet u Novom Sadu. Novi Sad.

4. Žderić, M., Miljanović, T. (2001): Didactic-methodical examples from methodology of biology teaching. Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Novi Sad.

Engagement in classes, seminar work, 2 tests, trial lesson, practical exam, oral exam

Verbal-textual, demonstrative-illustrative, practical work, frontal, individual and group work, pair work