Biology as a comprehensive study of life and all its forms gives us the idea that its scope is indeed unlimited. Its importance to everyday life is unquestionable as it has the answers to lot of questions concerning our body and the environment around us. Knowing the amazing facts regarding the human body alone, like understanding its complex structures and functions will surely fascinate the learners. So here are more of the reasons why Biology is such an interesting subject to teach:
Developing passion in teaching Biology is easy. Primarily because it’s something we obviously could relate to as a living being. It talks about us and our relationship with other living organisms in our environment. With passion, it is easier to explain things in a more interesting way that learners can comprehend.
It provides meaningful information that can be used in multiple practical life applications. As we come to know the basic physiology of our organ systems for example, we tend to identify also, ways to protect and maintain its normal functions.
It encompasses many disciplines for future profession;
Medical- commonly, Biology is the course of choice as pre-medicine for those who aspire to become a doctor. And if you wish to pursue any profession in the medical field, Biology should be a favorite.
Agriculture- the reproduction plants and animals for farming including dairying, poultry, horticulture, fishery.
Biotechnology- with combination of biology and technology in research for and development of cure for diseases through drugs formulation.
Forensic Sciences- one of the upcoming fields that concerns with criminal investigations by observing scientific principles.
Other many branches of Biology like Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics etc. also leads to known professions.
It always involves the three domains of learning; Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor. Learning Biology does not only provide knowledge input that enhances cognition but also sends important messages like values and principles that touches the emotion of the learners because they can relate it with their actual experiences; and it also challenges their psychomotor skills as they perform various laboratory activities.
With these reasons we are confident that teaching Biology is never boring, simply because it never runs out of purpose. As Richard Dawkins said, Biology is the study of complicated things that have the appearance of having been designed with a purpose.
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By: Rachelle Ann A. Enriquez
