Teaching Practical Science: Biology – Online Course – FutureLearn

Develop practical lessons to help 14-16 year old students understand biology with this CPD for science teachers Improve student learning in biology practical lessons There are only so many ways a student can look at an onion cell so how do we engage students with biology practicals On this course you will discuss the relationship between theoretical concepts and practical work and consider closely what is happening in your own classroom during biology practicals You will also develop and share creative ways of teaching practical biology with approaches that are applicable to a range of situations including GCSE required practicals Practical work for 14-16 year olds for the key topics of enzymes microscopy and microbiology Contextualising practical work in biology to the everyday environment How progression in practical work impacts on students learning Assessment of learning through practical work in biology Approaches to teaching practical science that can be applied to other topic areas