The development of an introductory ecology course for third year students in secondary schools of Jamaica
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1976
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A series of 12 units based on the themes: populations, environments, species and communities, interdependence of species, and food cycles in nature was designed, together with details of materials and equipment needed (low cost, local emphasis), methodology (stressing student participation and practical work), and consolidation. Consideration was also given to arranging the course as a base for future study of ecology. A number of factors, for example, teacher enthusiasm and extent of student prerequisite knowledge, which might influence the success of the course are outlined