Ecosystem Approach in Teaching

Abstract

Criticisms of current teaching in many biological disciplines are that instruction is fragmented, textbook oriented and lacks interdisciplinary presentation. It is, therefore, suggested that college curricula in Range Science be reoriented to present material in a coherent manner that will give a holistic concept of biological systems. Course material should be updated and scheduled in context for a logical sequence of study for student matriculation. Teaching, research, and the application of academic learning must, by necessity, become more meaningful and more precise if range management is to maintain professional stature and retain identification with a discipline or area of expertise.