Biology teacher (Docent biologie)
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A biology teacher teaches biology to students, which can relate to different levels of education. Biology is counted among the exact sciences and is the doctrine of living beings, life forms and life phenomena. In primary and secondary schools, biology is a school subject. In primary schools, biology mainly consists of treating plants, the human body and animals. In secondary schools, this subject matter will generally be discussed in more detail. Biology is an important subject, in which there are many different disciplines. Think, for example, of morphology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, developmental biology and evolution. The name biology comes from the Greek word bios (life) and logos (science). In short, biology is best described as the doctrine of life. It is the responsibility of a biology teacher to teach biology to students and thus teach biology. In order to be able to teach biology in the right way as a biology teacher, it is not only important that you have the right training and qualifications. It is also important that a biology teacher has a passion for biology. Inspiring and motivating students taking biology classes is only possible through a combination of passion and didactic skills. A biology teacher will generally teach biology in a varied way, also using instruments and test setups. As described earlier, biology relates to everything that has to do with life. Biology class therefore not only relates to plants, but also to people, animals and organisms. Environment, nutrition, DNA and metabolism are also important topics in biology class. Biology is a natural science that plays an important role within various professions.
Thus, a biology teacher is responsible for teaching biology to pupils or students, depending on the teaching qualification. Biology is a natural science and plays an important role within various professions. Think, for example, of the professions of veterinarian, zoologist, ecologist, virologist and the profession of paleontologist. In addition, biology plays an important role within the professions of environmentalist, climatologist and biotechnologist. These are all different examples of professions that have to do with biology. Someone who has studied biology can therefore go in different directions after the training or study. However, there is an important difference between hbo level and university level, because it is important for scientific research to opt for a university study. This does not alter the fact that there are also sufficient educational opportunities at HBO level. Biology is important for everyone, because biology has to do with everything we can see, experience and experience around us on a daily basis. Think, for example, of animals, plants and trees in the forest.
WHAT CAN YOU BECOME AS A BIOLOGIST
It is not the case that a biology teacher only teaches pupils or students who eventually want to become biologists. Biology plays an important role in many more professions. Consider, for example, students who are training to become doctors. After studying medicine, a doctor can further specialize as a doctor-microbiologist. A physician-microbiologist specializes in medical microbiology, which involves detecting, diagnosing, and treating conditions caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). Working as a researcher is also possible. In that case, you are working for a consultancy firm or affiliated with a university.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
The sciences biology, chemistry and physics have common ground with each other, but these are different sciences. Biology relates to everything that has to do with life. Chemistry has relations to everything that has to do with substances. For example, a chemist works as a pharmacologist to develop new drugs by composing different substances. Physics relates to motion, forces, heat, liquids, gases and light. For example, a physicist works as an astronomer or as an engineer. In practice, the sciences biology, chemistry and physics come together within different programmes. In other words, as a biologist it can also be important that you have sufficient knowledge of chemistry and physics.
WHAT DOES A BIOLOGY TEACHER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A BIOLOGY TEACHER
Those who want to work as a biology teacher can choose from various national training options. However, there is a big difference between a first-degree or second-degree teacher. With the first-degree biology course, you can teach all classes at different levels. With the second-degree programme, you can teach in practical education, VMBO and lower secondary education (classes 1 to 3) of HAVO and VWO. In addition, you may teach students in vocational education and adult education (ROC). Most people are familiar with the so-called Pabo training to become a teacher. This training is now officially called "training for primary school teachers", and is a course at hbo level and can be followed both full-time and part-time. A course at the Pabo generally takes four years, depending on your previous education. There are more than forty so-called Pabo courses in the Netherlands. In exceptional cases, teacher training in primary education can also be completed more quickly. In addition, there is the possibility to teach as a lateral entrant with a higher professional education. It is important that you still get your qualification as a teacher, by following extra courses that will generally take two years. The training to become a first-degree biology teacher is possible in various ways. If you are already a second-degree biology teacher, you can automatically move on to the first-degree programme. In addition, there is the possibility to choose a direct education at hbo level or university level. There are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A BIOLOGY TEACHER CAN WORK
As a biology teacher, you will in many cases work in secondary vocational education, secondary education or adult education. In a primary school, biology teachers are a lot less common, which of course does not mean that this is not possible.
COMPETENCES BIOLOGY TEACHER
The most important competence of a biology teacher is that a biology teacher has didactic skills. Communication in general can also be seen as an important competence, because a biology teacher can have to deal with many different pupils, students and caregivers. In addition, motivating, inspiring and coaching can be regarded as important competencies. Generally important words are passion, energy, independence, stress resistance, predominance, flexibility, planning, organizing and controlling.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A BIOLOGY TEACHER
Finding work as a biology teacher is usually no problem at all. Whether you have the first-degree or second-degree qualification does not make much difference to the chance of employment. It is true that with the first-degree program you naturally have many more opportunities as a biology teacher. Most schools or educational institutions are eager for qualified teachers. Growing as a biology teacher should be seen in obtaining your first-degree qualification and further specializations in education. A possible additional position as a biology teacher can be the position of mentor. Working as a dean or as a career counsellor may also be possible, depending on the type of school where the biology teacher works.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY OF BIOLOGY TEACHER
As a teacher, your employment conditions are well regulated and laid down in the collective labour agreement, in which all employment conditions are regulated. Education has various advocates who are committed to education, such as the general education union. The salary as a biology teacher is determined on the basis of fixed scales that are used in education. Exactly what scale someone ends up in strongly depends on the type of school and/or whether the teacher has a first-degree or second-degree qualification. But experience and years of service also play an important role in determining the salary. The salary as a biology teacher will usually be between 2200 and 4600 euros gross per month, depending on the type of school, diplomas, age, experience and responsibilities.
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