Submitted to the School of Education of the Universityof California in partial fulfillment of the minor requirementsfor the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
| Introduction | 3 |
| Retarding factors in improvement | 4 |
| Qualifications in subject matter | 5 |
| Scope of Biology | 6 |
| Values and relations of Biology | 7 |
| Adaptation of course to community conditions | 10 |
| Freedom from textbook slavery | 11 |
| Materials and laboratory equipment | 12 |
| Historical setting | 13 |
| Spirit of research | 14 |
| Qualifications in method | 16 |
| Factors determining correct method | 16 |
| History of scientific method | 17 |
| Problem method | 17 |
| Accuracy and logical constructive thinking | 18 |
| Teacher's final method necessarily unique | 19 |
| Summary of necessary qualifications | 19 |
| Opportunity for adequate preparation | 20 |
| Lack of professional course | 20 |
| Requirements of Teachers Recommendation in Zoology | 21 |
| Courses not adapted for teacher-preparation | 22 |