Adequate Preparation for the Teacher of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools

"Adequate Preparation for the Teacher of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools" by J. Daley McDonald argues for better training of biology teachers in the early 1900s. The book explores how teachers should be well-versed in both biology and how to teach it, to improve biology education. It talks about understanding what biology education is for, how it connects to the world, and making classes fit what the local community needs. The book points out problems with current teacher training and suggests a more focused way to train teachers. The proposal is to give them hands-on experience and a strong base in biology, chemistry, and physics. The book ends with a plea to change how teachers are trained, so they can inspire students and help them understand the living world deeply.