A GOAL-ORIENTED APPROACH AND INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION IN THE TEACHING OF BIOLOGY

This paper argues that the teaching of Biology should not be limited solely to the transmission of scientific knowledge; it should also contribute to the development of students’ life values and sense of responsibility. Students are expected to learn Biology not merely at the level of theoretical facts, but by understanding its relevance to real life. A goal-oriented approach in the instructional process enhances student motivation, fosters questioning and research skills, and promotes the formation of scientific thinking. To strengthen the spirit of inquiry, the importance of interactive teaching methods - such as brainstorming, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and classroom discussions - is emphasized. The article particularly highlights the role of integration in effective Biology instruction and explains three main directions of integration: intradisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary. Intradisciplinary integration ensures logical coherence and continuity among topics within the subject; interdisciplinary integration connects biological knowledge with other scientific disciplines; and transdisciplinary integration supports the development of a comprehensive approach based on real-life problems.