IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL TRAINING OF PRE-SERVICE BIOLOGY TEACHERS DURING PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE
Keywords:
Pre-service biology teachers, pedagogical practice, methodological trainingAbstract
The article looks at how to make the professional and methodological training of biology teachers who are just starting out better during their teaching practice. It contends that school-based practicum constitutes an essential setting for the integration of subject knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and classroom skills into a cohesive professional identity. Based on recent studies in biology teacher education and reflective practice, this paper presents a model that integrates structured mentoring, inquiry-based lesson design, and systematic reflection on teaching experiences. The analysis indicates that when pedagogical practice is structured as a research-informed, collaboratively supervised process, pre-service biology teachers exhibit enhanced methodological competence, confidence, and preparedness for independent teaching.
References
Fernandes G. N. M. Pedagogical practices in initial biology teacher training: strategies and challenges // RCMOS – Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal of Knowledge. 2025. Vol. 7, No. 3. P. 1–19.
Diem H. T. T., et al. Exploring practical pedagogy in high school biology education: a qualitative study of pre-service teachers // European Journal of Educational Research. 2024. Vol. 13, No. 2. P. 557–570.
Offermann M., et al. Development of pre-service biology teachers’ intention to implement digital incremental scaffolds // Frontiers in Psychology. 2025. Vol. 16. P. 1–14.
Sæleset J., et al. Pre-service science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge: integrating students’ understanding in instructional design // Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. 2021. Vol. 17, No. 7. P. 1–17.
Etkina E., Gregorcic B., Vokos S. Development of habits through apprenticeship in a community: a conceptual model of teacher preparation // Physical Review Special Topics – Physics Education Research. 2015. Vol. 11, No. 2. P. 1–18.
