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Transitioning biology: secondary to tertiary

The formation of the Australian national secondary curriculum allows for a unique opportunity to simultaneously rev... Show more
The formation of the Australian national secondary curriculum allows for a unique opportunity to simultaneously review and potentially reform the way students are taught within Australian universities. Integrated reforms leading to the alignment of school and tertiary education systems have the potential to improve opportunities for success in higher education among both traditional and non-traditional students. The primary aim of this project was to align the proposed national secondary school biology curriculum against the first year tertiary biology curriculum, in order to identify gaps and to assist in a more seamless transition through building on previous student learning and skills acquisition. This project also aims to identify the teaching approaches that lead to the aspirational skills currently considered to be crucial learning outcomes for senior secondary biology, in order to further develop skills required for 21st century scientifically literate citizens at the university level.
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Authors: Burke da Silva, Karen; Young, Jeanne; Blanksby, Tania; Rayner, Gerry ... [+] Show more

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Participation; Secondary education; Higher education ... [+] Show more

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Transitioning biology: secondary to tertiary