Teaching Primary Biology: Classification

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Brief Introduction

Learn KS2 biology subject knowledge and teaching strategies that will engage pupils in the primary science national curriculum.

Course Summary

Learn how to teach primary science classification in a fun and engaging way with this online course. The course covers various techniques to help young students understand complex concepts through interactive and hands-on learning.

Key Learning Points

  • Explore different strategies and resources for teaching primary science classification
  • Learn how to create engaging lesson plans and activities for students
  • Discover ways to incorporate technology and real-life examples into your teaching approach

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop strategies for teaching primary science classification in a fun and engaging way
  • Create effective lesson plans and hands-on activities for students
  • Incorporate technology and real-life examples into your teaching approach

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of primary science concepts
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for primary teachers, trainee teachers, and teaching assistants for primary education (pupils aged 5-11 years) who want to develop their biology classification subject knowledge. The course refers to the English National Curriculum, but teachers will be able to apply subject knowledge to their own curricula.

Knowledge

  • Why good subject knowledge is essential when teaching primary science.Developing subject knowledge for the biology content of the primary science curriculum.Understanding children’s misconceptions about classification and identifying teaching strategies to identify and overcome them.Subject knowledge to teach classification, including classifying animals, plants and grouping by invertebrate and vertebrate.

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for Teaching Primary Science: Classification on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its engaging activities and informative content. Overall, the course has received positive feedback from its users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging activities

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative content
  • Easy to follow lessons
  • Good use of multimedia
  • Helpful resources provided
  • Great for beginners

Cons from User Reviews

  • Not enough interaction with other students
  • Some lessons felt repetitive
  • Could benefit from more advanced topics
  • Limited feedback from instructors
  • Not enough practical application
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Rachel Jackson, Sarah Dagnell, Karen Brunyee
National STEM Learning Centre
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