Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology KS4 Series RM298 / B137

The Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology Course Series is aimed at KS4 biology teachers however if you are looking to improve your subject knowledge then they are suitable for biology teachers teaching at KS3 and KS5. Ideal for non-specialists (those teaching biology outside their degree specialism), early-careers teachers non-science specialists ECTs and ITEs are also welcome looking to deepen their understanding and refreshing your skills.

Session 1 - Infection and Response – (Tuesday 6th June 4-5pm)

Together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering lessons about how the body responds to infections

This will include the different types of infection that can infect the body and the ways that body responds to this.

Session 2 – The kidneys and homeostasis – (Tuesday 13th June 4-5pm)

Together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering lessons about the kidney and homeostasis of water

This will include the structure of the kidney and the homeostasis connected to water control We will look at practical implications of dissecting kidneys.

Session 3 – Biology Required Practicals at Key Stage 4 – (Tuesday 20th June 4-5pm)

Together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering the biology required practical’s at Key stage 4

This will include weaving subject knowledge into the practical, alternatives that can be used either at  Key Stage 3 or 4 and key questions to support students for exams and common misconceptions.