Abstract
This paper explores in-service teacher perception of their competencies in delivery of biology lessons at secondary level.The objectives of the study were to examine the perception of biology teachers about their competencies in lesson delivery, to make analysis of their competencies at four formal steps as mentioned by Herbart (1776-1841), and to suggest remedial steps for improvement of present teaching competencies of biology teachers. The study is significant for biology teachers, curriculum developers, school administrators and teacher trainers, finding can be incorporated The study was conducted on in-service biology teachers in Federal Government Secondary School in Punjab. One hundred and sixty biology teachers participated in the study. Main data collection tool was questionnaire. The items of questionnaire were developed on five point scale. A structured interview was also conducted for senior biology teachers, working as principals of secondary schools. The study result showed that in-service teachers found themselves partially competent in making multiple choice question and exemplification skills and lesson closure skill. X¯ = 3.43; X¯=3.36; X‾=3.74 . They felt incompetent in effective use of technical devices such as computer and interactive white board. X¯=3.13; X¯=2.80; Teachers may be trained in activity based teaching. They may be provided latest knowledge of the subject biology during in-service training. Teachers may be trained in exemplification skills too apart from proper usage of computer, multimedia and interactive white board. Strength of lab staff may be enhanced. This may solve the problem of shortage of time.