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Title: Adequate Preparation for the Teacher of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools

Author: James Daley McDonald

Release Date: January 13, 2010 [EBook #30957]

Language: English

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ADEQUATE PREPARATION FOR THE
TEACHER OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

J. Daley McDonald

Submitted to the School of Education of the University of
California in partial fulfillment of the minor requirements
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

November 15th
1921

CONTENTS

Introduction 3
Retarding factors in improvement 4
Qualifications in subject matter 5
Scope of Biology 6
Values and relations of Biology 7
Adaptation of course to community conditions 10
Freedom from textbook slavery 11
Materials and laboratory equipment 12
Historical setting 13
Spirit of research 14
Qualifications in method 16
Factors determining correct method 16
History of scientific method 17
Problem method 17
Accuracy and logical constructive thinking