Brief Introduction
Learn how to keep your biology students engaged by teaching practical science with plants. This course is ideal CPD for teachers.Course Summary
Discover how to engage students aged 11-14 years old with plants, inspiring them to appreciate and care for the natural world. This course will help you to incorporate plant science into your teaching and encourage students to take an interest in ecosystems and the environment.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use plants to teach biology
- Gain practical skills to engage students in plant science
- Develop plant-based teaching resources
- Inspire students to care for the environment
- Provide hands-on learning experiences for students
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop teaching resources that use plants to engage students in biology
- Inspire students to appreciate and care for the natural world
- Provide hands-on learning experiences for students
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A basic understanding of biology
- Access to plants for practical activities
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Teaching Environmental Science
- Teaching Science Through Inquiry-Based Instruction
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Primatologist
- Science Educator
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed as professional development for science and biology teachers of 11-16 year olds. It will be useful to newly qualified (NQT), early career, returning, and non-specialist teachers, technicians, and teaching assistants (TA). It’s recommended that teachers have access to a school laboratory to evaluate approaches to practical work during this course.
Outline
- Plants as inspirational contexts Welcome to the course Under pressure! Why plants can’t survive without osmosis Beyond potato chips Adding context Dealing with misconceptions in biology Respiration and misconceptions Assessing misconceptions Challenging misconceptions with practical work Curriculum planning: addressing misconceptions Making links An introduction to stem cells in plants Making connections Practicals to understand stem cells in plants Planning for connections Reviewing your learning on this course
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how plants can inspire students in biology with this online course. Participants have praised the course's engaging content and knowledgeable instructors, resulting in a high overall rating. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical ideas provided for incorporating plants into science lessons.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interesting content
- Knowledgeable instructors who are responsive to questions
- Practical ideas for incorporating plants into science lessons
- Flexible pacing allows participants to complete the course at their own speed
- Opportunities for peer interaction and feedback
Cons from User Reviews
- Some participants found the course to be too basic
- Limited focus on other areas of biology beyond plants
- Some technical difficulties with the online platform
- Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
- Some participants felt that the course could have been more interactive
Teaching Biology: Inspiring Students with Plant Science
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Learn how to keep your biology students engaged by teaching practical science with plants. This course is ideal CPD for teachers....
