Re-Examining Science and Biology Literacy for Curriculum Design and Effective Instruction

This paper re-examining science and biology literacy for curriculum design and effective instruction. It aims to prepare learners with up-to-date knowledge of the science area familiarize them with the autonomous characteristics of biology equip them with a working knowledge about biology literacy. The goal is to help students make decisions by using knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired through biology literacy to solve real-world problems. The aims and objectives of biology as well as good health habit to maintain good health was also emphasized. It was concluded that everyone needs the knowledge of Biology to maintain good health, happiness and survival. It was recommended that, to improve students’ performance in biology, science and biology literacy must be given a wide priority in curriculum settings by the curriculum planner. Government and professional bodies such as STAN, NTI, NUT, etc. should organize in-service and re-training programmes for science teachers on effective re-examining science and biology literacy for curriculum design and effective instruction among others. Keywords: Concepts, Science Literacy, Biology Literacy