The effectiveness of spiral learning in teaching biology courses at school

Abstract

Currently, “Spiral learning” is one of the most difficult problems in the structure of the updated educational program in secondary schools related to the teaching of biology. Therefore, the article presents for the first time the results of a theoretical analysis of pedagogical, psychological, and methodological literature in accordance with the topic of the study. A detailed analysis of the various advantages and disadvantages of the spiral approach to learning was carried out, as well as possible changes in its implementation were considered and practical features of creating a curriculum were discussed. Specific examples in the field of teaching biology at school were described. Based on the program of the “Cell Biology” section for grades 7-11, it is assumed that its elements will become more complex. Despite the fact that academic performance in all classes was 100%, the quality of education in the 7th grade was 65%, and in the 11th grade this figure increased to 92%. This, in turn, helps students improve their knowledge in the “Cell Biology” section and expand their abilities in the field of biology and develop critical thinking skills, which improves the quality of the educational process.