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2025-2026 / ZENS0233-1

Teaching methodology for biology (part II)

Duration

18h Th

Number of credits

 Master of education, Section 5: Biology3 crédits 
 Master of education, Section 4: Biology3 crédits 

Lecturer

Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

During DS partim II, lectures and practical exercises will continue to explore the issues raised during DS partim I and will address the following questions:
How can we assess the suitability of skills-based learning in biological sciences for students? How can we establish contacts and exchanges with stakeholders close to the school environment who can help students and teachers in their professional practice?
How can teachers broaden their training to develop their profession? How should science teachers approach school trips with science students? How can teachers engage in continuing professional development?
How can teachers develop a specific methodology for teaching science to technical and professional audiences? How can teachers conduct experiments with students and make effective use of ICT? How should teachers assess students' learning outcomes in biology?
How can we educate responsible citizens? How can we approach EVRAS and QSV (socially sensitive issues)?

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The objectives pursued in DS partim I are maintained, and the specific objectives for this second part are as follows:

- to create a learning activity that addresses an issue encountered during the internship and justify the choices made in light of theoretical concepts

- to learn to go beyond the traditional school format and dare to visit places outside the school with pupils (museums and excursions)

- Integrate the use of ICT, experiments and models into teaching and learning

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Having followed the DS partim I of the course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Training is intended to be concrete in nature, concerning active methods:

- Practical scenarios are organised on topics such as the scientific method in the classroom, field trips and the use of ICT in education.

- a one-day field trip (Hautes Fagnes) is organised and compulsory

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Classes and exercises take often place on Wednesday pm or/and am. It is essential that all enrolled students participate and are committed, for the training course to succeed.

 

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The documents needed for activities can be downloaded from eCampus

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam AND oral exam

Written work / report


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam AND oral exam

Written work / report

Other : presentation of the written work alone, and after improvement, in front of the group


The DS partim II course will conclude with a two-part oral examination:

- individual, with presentation of an individual written assignment followed by questions for clarification;

- group, with oral presentation in front of peers.


These sequences will take place on Wednesdays in late May and  June. Notation will related to this exam (individual oral presentation, collectiv présentation, report based on theorical elements and reflexive posture)

 

If hisher personal evaluation is not suffisant, one can't take part to the collectiv part of exam



Instructions can be downloaded from eCampus

 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

not applicable

Contacts

Teacher: 

Marie-Noëlle HINDRYCKX
MN.Hindryckx@uliege.be 


assistants :

Mélanie Laschet
melanie.laschet@uliege.be 

Thieery Gouders
tgouders@uliege.be

Mercedes Avignon
mercedes.avignon@uliege.be

 Clara Cravatte

clara.cravatte@uliege.be


Quartier Agora, 7 allée du Six Août
B6c local 2/5
B-4000 Liège
04 366 34 89

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