Content Analysis Biology Curriculum and Ecology at Secondary stage in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the light of dimensions Biological security

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The study aimed to identify the extent to which biology curriculum and Ecology courses (1) and (2) in the secondary stage - the pathways system -include dimensions of biological security (Safety of food, plant health, animal health, biological hazards management) for the academic year (1445 AH). To achieve the study objective, a descriptive approach of content analysis was conducted via using an analysis tool. a list of the biological security dimensions and sub-issues was created, the validity and reliability of the analysis tool was assured and Content Curriculum was analyzed based on these dimensions using idea as an analysis unit and frequency as a counting unit. The findings of study showed variation in percentages to which dimensions of biological security, -in general- biological hazards management with percentage (56.6%) followed by showed variation in percentages plant health, animal health, Safety of food, with percentage (18.9%) and with percentage (15.1%), with percentage (9.4%). Accordingly, recommendations and suggestions have been made.
 

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