Goals and Objectives of Teaching Biology with reference to Bloom’s Taxonomy

Goals (Aims)

1. Aims are directions in education

2. It is not easily attainable

3. Aims are related to the entire education system within and outside the classroom

4. Aims may not be achieved through the education programme alone

5. Aims are broader and general in nature

6. Aims cannot be changed from subject to subject

Goals of Teaching Biology

1. To develop the scientific literacy related to the discipline:

Scientific literacy means a firm understanding of the nature of the science and its interrelationship with technology and society. This implies:

·                          a good science background – knowledge of related facts, concepts, theories with the ability to apply them

·                          a clear understanding of the ever changing nature of science

·                          a positive attitude towards science and technology related to it (for eg: genetic engineering)

·                          ability to make value judgement and decisions in issues related to the science based on societal needs

·                          ability to use scientific method to solve problems related to biological phenomena and to make decisions appropriate to day-today life

·                          sufficient process skills in science, which would enable a person to function in a better manner as a citizen

2. To create an awareness of national goals with reference to:

            (i) Population control

            (ii) Increase of food production

            (iii) Eradication of diseases

            (iv) Better nutrition

            (v) Improvements of livestock and development of fisheries

            (vi) Conservation of   natural resources

3. To raise the standard of living

4. To effect social change

Objectives

            An objective is said to be a part of aim – a part that would help in gradually teaching the ultimate goal moreover

·                          objectives are points of achievements in a direction

·                          it is easily attainable

·                          objectives may be changed from subject to subject

·                          objective can be achieved

·                          objectives are shorter goals and it is specific in nature

Objectives of Teaching Biology

1.      Development of process skills like observation, classification, communication, measurement, estimation and prediction.

2.      Acquisition and understanding of knowledge, development of the skills for problem solving and ability to think logically as well as to draw conclusions on the basis of experiments.

3.      Development of the ability to reach generalizations and to apply them for solving life problems.

4.      Development of understanding of inter-relationships of science and society.

5.      Fostering of creativity leading to innovations in science.