More so than any other science in the past several decades, Biology has seen an explosion of new information and monumental discoveries that have had a profound impact on much more than the science itself. Much of this has occurred at the molecular level. Many of these modern concepts, ideas, and technologies, as well as their historical context, can be easily understood and appreciated at the high school level. Moreover, it is argued here that the integration of this is critical for making biology relevant as a modern science. A contemporary high school biology curriculum should adequately reflect this newly acquired knowledge and how it has already has already begun to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and the study of biology itself. This curriculum provides teachers with a detailed framework for integrating molecular biology into a high school biology curriculum. It is not intended to represent the curriculum for an entire academic year, but should be considered a significant component. In addition to examining key concepts and discoveries, it examines modern molecular techniques, their applications, and their relevance to science and beyond. It also provides several recommended labs and helpful protocols.

Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

This diploma thesis deals with the relationship of the secondary schools of pedagogy students to the subject of biology and its particular areas. The diploma thesis is divided into a theoretical and practical section. The theoretical section surveys the teaching of biology at the secondary schools of teaching based on the Framework educational program for the specialization in preschool and extracurricular pedagogy and pedagogical lyceum and based on the scholastic educational programs of the schools involved in the research. Further, this section also deals with the teaching of biology based on the Framework educational program for preschool education and based on the scholastic educational programs of kindergarten, afterschools and extracurricular facilities. The practical sections deals with the relationship of the secondary schools of pedagogy students to the subject of biology. This is done by using a questionnaire in which the students evaluate their relationship and readiness within their specialization for the practice with respect to biology as a whole on one hand and with respect to its particular areas on the other hand. Key words: students, curriculum, popularity of biology, readiness for practice

The proposed biology curriculum for non-majors has one main objective, namely to improve scientific literacy among college students. The National Science Education Standards defines scientific literacy as "the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity". The suggested strategies to accomplish this goal are to limit the number of topics covered, introduce relevant scientific terminology, emphasize general biological concepts and themes, and hone critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Activities such as group projects, written and oral assignments, and class discussions are effective tools to assess student ability to communicate scientifically. It is also important for students to make connections between the course subject matter and how it affects real life events.

Submitted by Caio Cesar Corrêa Blóis null (caiocesarcb@hotmail.com) on 2017-03-29T03:23:55Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - versão final.pdf: 3484697 bytes, checksum: 705de45cfa60015fb25b63fb565a0e01 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by LUIZA DE MENEZES ROMANETTO (luizamenezes@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2017-03-30T17:37:49Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 blois_ccc_me_mar.pdf: 3484697 bytes, checksum: 705de45cfa60015fb25b63fb565a0e01 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-30T17:37:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 blois_ccc_me_mar.pdf: 3484697 bytes, checksum: 705de45cfa60015fb25b63fb565a0e01 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-06 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / A presente pesquisa visa analisar materiais de biologia pertencentes a dois currículos oficiais do Estado de São Paulo: a Proposta da Coordenadoria de Estudos e Normas Pedagógicas (CENP), implementada ao longo da década de 1980, e o “São Paulo Faz Escola”, empreendido desde 2008 na rede pública paulista. O intuito é verificar o compromisso democrático de ambos, já que, apesar de serem empreendidos em contextos diferentes, a pretensão de se formar para a cidadania seria uma característica hegemônica mantida. No entanto, embora a Proposta da CENP tenha essa característica reconhecida, o currículo “São Paulo Faz Escola” estaria sendo visto como um retrocesso enquanto política democratizante. Analisar a produção de discursos em torno da formação democrática dos jovens é de interesse da pesquisa, especialmente em momento no qual mudanças em relação à formação de nível médio estão para ser empreendidas. Como referencial analítico, pautou-se na teorização curricular crítica e na concepção tridimensional do discurso. Na leitura dos materiais, buscou-se compreender a maneira pela qual os currículos oficiais tratam os conflitos, partindo do pressuposto de que os conflitos são essenciais ao regime democrático e, por conseguinte, à formação democrática, cidadã. A abordagem dos conflitos no ensino das áreas científicas tem especial relevância, dado que seriam eles também propulsores de novos conhecimentos. Desse modo, partiu-se da análise da disciplina de biologia para refletir acerca dos sentidos de formação no ensino médio, questionando e complexificando, do ponto de vista disciplinar, o debate acerca da democracia, do currículo e do conflito. Em relação a potencialidade democrática, constatou-se que o currículo “São Paulo Faz Escola” constitui-se num retrocesso diante da redução e esvaziamento dos conflitos em seu discurso, quando comparado à Proposta da CENP. Tais reduções e negações do conflito são lacunas que podem sustentar espaços para ações contra-hegemônicas que visem tornar o currículo escolar mais formativo para a democracia. / In this research, I analyze Biological Science materials that belong to two official curricula of São Paulo state: the proposal of CENP (Coordination of Norms and Pedagogic Studies), which was implemented during the 1980s, and “São Paulo Faz Escola”, undertaken since 2008 in São Paulo public school system. The aim of this study is to verify their democratic commitment, since the pretension of educating for citizenship would be held, although they are undertaken in different contexts, as a hegemonic characteristic. However, in spite of such a characteristic being identified in the proposal of CENP, “São Paulo faz escola” curriculum would be seen as a regression qua democratizing policy. This research also seeks to examine the discourse production concerning the democratic education of young students and considering this period in which changes on High School education are to be implemented. The critical curricular theorizing and the three-dimensional conception of discourse are used as analytical references. Through the reading of those materials, I intend to comprehend the way by which the official curricula deal with these conflicts, from the assumption that the latter ones are essencial to the democratic regime and, consequently, to the democratic and citizen education. Besides, the approach of such conflicts during the teaching in scientific areas is relevant, granted that those would also boost new knowledge. Thus, from the analysis of the Biological Science discipline and through a disciplinary point of view, it is possible to reflect on the senses of High School education, by questioning and studying the debate on democracy, curriculum and that conflict. In relation to the democratic potential, it was verified that the "São Paulo Faz Escola" curriculum constitutes a step backwards in the face of the reduction and emptying of the conflicts in its discourse, when compared to the CENP Proposal. Such reductions and denials of conflict are gaps that can sustain spaces for counter-hegemonic actions that aim to make the school curriculum more formative for democracy.

Local High School, a pseudonym, located in Northwest Mississippi has in place two differing Biology 1 curricula; in one curriculum, the students use interactive notebooks daily and in the other curriculum, they are not used. The purpose of this ex post facto quasi-experimental study was to investigate the impact that an instructional tool, such as the interactive notebook, could have on student achievement. Instructional design theory and the materials, methods, environment, collaboration, content, and assessment (MMECCA) framework served as the theoretical framework for this study. The standard measure of science proficiency was provided by the test results from the Biology 1 Subject Area Testing Program assessment (SATP). Using data from 2016-2017 Biology 1 students who took the pretest, CASE 21 assessment, and the posttest, Biology 1 SATP assessment (N = 184), three independent samples t tests were used to analyze the data. The first independent samples t test performed on data from the pretest established that the two groups began the study with similar science proficiencies. The second and third independent samples t tests, conducted using overall mean scores and the mean scores for each of the individual six categories from the SATP Biology 1 assessment, determined that there was a statistically significant difference in the overall science proficiency of the two groups. A position paper was developed recommending the use of the interactive notebook to improve science proficiency. Positive social change is expected to occur as this information can be used to inform educational policy makers and close the achievement gap.

Orientador: Renato Eugênio da Silva Diniz / Resumo: Apropriando-se do materialismo histórico-dialético e da pedagogia histórico-crítica como fundamentos metodológico e teórico, respectivamente, este trabalho tem como tema de pesquisa a influência da pós-modernidade e do neoliberalismo na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) do Ensino Médio para a disciplina escolar Biologia. Parte-se da tese central de que as políticas educacionais brasileiras desenvolvidas e difundidas no final e no início dos séculos XX e XXI, possuem articulações com o neoliberalismo e a pós-modernidade. Sendo fruto desse período sócio-histórico, a BNCC para o ensino de Biologia – bem como seus fundamentos gerais para o Ensino Médio – também remetem a essas articulações, que, no campo educacional, são expressas em concepções pedagógicas relativistas: o neoprodutivistismo, o neoescolanovismo, o neoconstrutivismo e o neotecnicismo. Diante disto, este estudo objetiva indicar e desvelar as expressões pedagógicas relativistas na BNCC do Ensino Médio no que se diz respeito às concepções de ensino, aprendizagem, escola, homem, estudante, professor, conhecimento, mundo, trabalho e sociedade. O método de pesquisa e de análise dos dados é o materialismo histórico-dialético que supera, por incorporação, a lógica formal. A fim de desvelar o imediatismo do currículo de Biologia, parte-se da categoria simples intitulada trabalho pedagógico. A categoria simples carrega os traços essenciais do objeto de pesquisa e a apreensão dessas determinações permite a definição das c... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Doutor

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