Fulfilling the Promise: Biology Education in the Nation's Schools

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Front Matter (R1-R12)

Contents (R13-R16)

1. Introduction (1-4)

2. Where Are We Now? The Motivation for Change (5-12)

3. Curricular Goals for the Near Future (13-26)

4. Impediments to Implementing Curricular Change: Texts, Tests, and Classroom Practice (27-52)

5. Impediments to Implementing Curricular Change: Training and Support of Teachers (53-71)

6. Recruiting Scientists, Teachers, Technicians, and Physicians (72-80)

7. Other Modes and Contexts For Teaching Science (81-93)

8. Achieving National Goals: Dilemma and Resolution (94-101)

Executive Summary (102-114)

References (115-122)

Appendix A: Principles and Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Precollege Education (123-126)

Appendix B: NABT Biology Teaching Standards (127-127)

Appendix C: Standards for the Preparation and Certification of Secondary School Teachers of Science (128-130)

Appendix D: State Alternative Certification Programs (As of June 1987) (131-132)

Appendix E: Special Science Programs and Schools (133-136)

Appendix F: Programs Targeted to Women and Members of Minority Groups (137-140)

Appendix G: Strategies for Implementing Report Recommendations (141-144)

Committee Members (145-146)

Index (147-152)