Common Teaching Methods in the Biology Department, Faculty of Education, Al-Asmaria Islamic University

An Analytical Study of Difficulties and Challenges

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the teaching methods used in the Biology Department at [Al-Asmarya Islamic University], and to identify the challenges and difficulties faced by faculty members in implementing these methods. A descriptive analytical approach was adopted, and the study population consisted of 9 faculty members in the Biology Department at the College of Education, Zliten. A questionnaire was used as a research tool. The results revealed that the lecture and discussion methods are the most commonly used, while the inquiry and inductive methods are less common, The study highlighted a number of challenges faced by faculty members, most notably the lack of training courses to develop their skills in using modern teaching methods and the shortage of educational resources.