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This post is specially dedicated to the teachers. I'm sure you guys familiar with the Calhoun's
Concept Attainment teaching strategy. Now, let's apply them here for our convenience in teaching
Biology.
Biology has many infos which we have to compare. The important ones (I call them the Tickling
Thirteens) are listed below. For the students, check whether you already master them (red bold
ones are available in this blog).
We take the Mitosis VS Meiosis as our example today. The syntax would be the same, as outlined
here:
Teacher would state that in mitosis, the genetic constituents of the parents & daughter cells are
identical, whether in meiosis, they are different.
Teacher would state that there is one phase of cell division, while in meiosis, there are two
(Meiosis 1 & Meiosis 2).
"Sel belah dua kali, caca merba isi sel, sebab tu la muka lain-lain".
Teacher can correct this statement by saying that they cells are different because the
chromosomes conducted cross over prior to the meiosis.
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Note the difference of this strategy with the traditional type of teaching. Most teachers would just
list down the notes between Mitosis & Meiosis for the students to memorize for the test.
This strategy is preferred in teaching because it encourages the students to take part in the
learning process. Also, the students are taught to think inductively, which is crucial in forming a
habit of critical thinking. Finally, the process is just plain fun!