Does a Teacher Need to Know Biology?

The article highlights the importance of biological background for teachers, as this impacts the education process. Biological knowledge for teachers is important, as the child at the receiving end of the education process is a biological creature. Although it is evident that not all the teachers will teach biological sciences, but every teacher is required to deal with the biological phenomenon that is, the child. Therefore, she needs to know about a student's structure and functioning, and the interplay of biological forces in his development and behavior. Hence, the article insists for adequate general training in biological facts and principles, for every novice- teacher in every teacher-preparing institution. While planning a curriculum leading toward a teaching credential at any level of the education process, it is advisable to include biological materials and techniques which would provide an insight into the complex matter of the growth, development, and behavior of children.