A Course Module for Teaching Science in Primary Grades (Biology and Chemistry)
A Course Module for Teaching Science in Primary Grades (Biology and Chemistry) includes the most effective, hands-on, learner-centered pedagogy for teaching science in the primary grades. It also provides an understanding of basic science concepts and inquiry-based learning in chemistry and biology, as well as guidance on assessment in science. The core chemistry topics in this module include the properties and structure of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. The biology topics covered here are the parts and functions of animals and plants, heredity: inheritance and variation, biodiversity, evolution, and ecosystems. Additional learning resources for this module include Internet resources and slide presentations related to the lessons. Each lesson presents the topics using the TEACH method—T for Think, presenting facts; E for Experience, exposing the reader to exciting hands-on activities; A for Assess, checking the reader’s understanding; C for Challenge, providing opportunities for in- depth understanding of concepts; and H for Harnessing the reader’s creativity in producing instructional materials.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. Mingoa holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Master of Education in Biology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She is a textbook writer, an in-service teacher trainer, and a faculty member with experience teaching from kindergarten to undergraduate and graduate levels. Her areas of specialization are Special Education, Science Education, Preschool Education, and Professional Teacher Education. She is a member of various professional organizations in science and early childhood education. She currently teaches at De La Salle University- Manila and has attended teacher training programs at Indiana University, USA; Green School, Indonesia; and Nature School in Kansai, Japan. Thelma R. Mingoa Prof. Duka is an associate professor in Genetics at the Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines-Los Baños. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an MSc in Genetics, both from UPLB. He has taught courses in genetics as well as cell, molecular, and evolutionary biology. His main research interests are in Developmental and Molecular Genetics. He has received several teaching awards, including the Outstanding Teacher Award in Biological Sciences at UPLB, which he won twice. He has also garnered the NAST award for Outstanding Published Scientific Paper. Prof. Duka has mentored undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Cell Biology and Genetics. He is an active faculty member of UPLB’s Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. He is a coauthor of laboratory manuals in Biology and has recently written a module chapter for a UP System- wide GE course, Science 11 (Living Systems). He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and BIOTA. Currently, Prof. Duka is the CAS College Secretary at UPLB. Ivan Marcelo A. Duka Dr. Ching has been a university professor at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas in the Biological Sciences Department since 1996. He was appointed chair of the department (1998–1999 and 2009–2011), associate dean (2011–2012), and dean of the College of Science and Computer Studies (2012–2019). Currently, he is the university research director at the same institution. In 1999, he received his master’s degree in Biological Sciences (cum laude), and in 2008, he obtained his doctoral degree in Biology, both from the University of Santo Tomas. Dr. Ching has authored several textbooks and reference books in Science for secondary and tertiary levels. Johnny A. Ching
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