Teaching Biology in Schools ― Global Research, Issues, and Trends

An indispensable tool biology teacher educators, researchers, graduate students, and practising teachers, this book presents up-to-date research, addresses common misconceptions, and discusses the pedagogical content knowledge necessary for effective teaching of key topics in biology. Chapters cover core topics such as molecular biology, genetics, ecology, and biotechnology, and tackle broader issues that cut across topics, such as learning environments, worldviews, and the nature of scientific inquiry and explanation. Written by leading experts on their respective topics from a range of countries across the world, this international book transcends national curricula and highlights global issues, problems, and trends in biology literacy.

Kostas Kampourakis is a researcher in science education and a lecturer at the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Michael J. Reiss is Professor of Science Education at UCL Institute of Education, University College London, UK.