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As a teacher, my priorities will always be:
As a teacher, my priorities will always be:
- Meeting the needs, challenges and learning interests of the students in my class.
- Teaching an interesting and engaging biology class.
- The requirements and demands of the IB organization.
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With these priorities in mind, our IB Biology class becomes a vibrant community of learners, all helping each other towards greater understanding of the interconnectedness, complexity and processes of living things. Our class provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand scientific issues, and be able to make educated decisions about society's policies towards science. Students are challenged to appreciate the "Nature of Science" which recognizes that science is a process by which we develop a better understanding of our world. In the course, students will:
Did I forget something? Know of a mistake? Have a suggestion? Broken link? Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns or nice things to say!
I look forward to getting to know all of you! Cheers!
With these priorities in mind, our IB Biology class becomes a vibrant community of learners, all helping each other towards greater understanding of the interconnectedness, complexity and processes of living things. Our class provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand scientific issues, and be able to make educated decisions about society's policies towards science. Students are challenged to appreciate the "Nature of Science" which recognizes that science is a process by which we develop a better understanding of our world. In the course, students will:
- develop conceptual understanding of the major themes of biology
- acquire and apply knowledge of the methods, tools and techniques used in the study of biology
- develop the ability to analyze and evaluate data
- appreciate the possibilities and limitations of science
- use technology skills in a scientific context
- communicate and collaborate effectively
- become aware of the ethical, environmental, economic, cultural and social impact of science.
Did I forget something? Know of a mistake? Have a suggestion? Broken link? Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns or nice things to say!
I look forward to getting to know all of you! Cheers!
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