BIOLOGY TEACHING SYSTEM IN FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES
Keywords:
biology education, foreign universities, credit-module system, laboratory work, innovative methods, independent learning.Abstract
This article examines the system of teaching biology in foreign universities, its key features, modern pedagogical approaches, and innovative methods. It also analyzes the role of the credit-module system, the importance of laboratory work, and the development of students’ independent learning skills. Based on international experience, ways to improve biology education are proposed.
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