Description
Biology teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, biology. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students' knowledge and performance on the subject of biology through assignments, tests and examinations.
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Theoretical Knowledge
instructional strategiespost-secondary school proceduresevolutionary biologybiologysecondary school procedureslearning difficultiesecopedagogybotanycurriculum objectivesadolescent socialisation behaviourgeneticsdisability typesmolecular biologylaboratory-based scienceslaboratory techniquesapplied zoology
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackprepare lesson contentliaise with educational support staffapply teaching strategiesassist students in their learningdemonstrate when teachingperform classroom managementguarantee students' safetyassess studentsliaise with educational staffmanage student relationshipsteach biologymaintain students' disciplineadapt teaching to student's capabilitiescompile course materialassign homeworkdevelop course outlineapply intercultural teaching strategiesmonitor developments in field of expertisemonitor student's behaviourwork with virtual learning environmentsmanage resources for educational purposesmonitor educational developmentsassist students with equipmentescort students on a field tripconsult student's support systemfacilitate teamwork between studentsarrange parent teacher meetingkeep records of attendanceidentify cross-curricular links with other subject areasrecognise indicators of gifted studentoversee extra-curricular activitiesassist in the organisation of school eventsidentify learning disordersprepare youths for adulthoodperform playground surveillanceprovide lesson materials