Subject knowledge enhancement : KS4 Biology RX008 / A03
Summary
This course will provide subject knowledge to help in planning and teaching biology for Key Stage 4 (Coordinated Science and Triple Science) with a focus on the genome, genes and gene expression and cell division. Develop your biology teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effectively, engaging your students and supporting their achievement and attainment. You will be supported to find ways to enhance students’ learning skills. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking account of preconceptions, misconceptions and common issues in teaching these biology concepts.
Outcomes
- develop an understanding of key concepts in KS4 biology
- identify common preconceptions and misconceptions held by students
- investigate teaching approaches to develop student knowledge and understanding
- increase your confidence to plan and teach for more effective learning for GCSE biology students
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Subject knowledge enhancement : KS4 Biology | 20 May 2020 | 14:00-15:00 | Virtual |
| 3 Subject knowledge enhancement : KS4 Biology | 22 May 2020 | 14:00-15:00 | Virtual |
| 5 Subject knowledge enhancement : KS4 Biology | 02 June 2020 | 14:00-15:00 | Virtual |
Notes
This course is fully funded to participants from maintained schools in England. If you are from an independent school or from an organisation outside of England then you will be charged £150.
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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