2 Purposeful practical science
Teachers should know the purpose of any practical science activity, and it should be planned and executed so it is effective and integrated with other science learning.
Teachers should have a clear purpose for every practical activity and know how it relates to the rest of what they are teaching.
Teachers should plan to their satisfaction how to introduce each practical and how to follow it up.
Teachers should take account of students’ special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their planning, so all students can participate equally.
Guidance and reports
John Hattie explains why we share them with students.
Print it out and keep it in your planner - questions to ask yourself when planning practical work.
A tool for the effective design and presentation of practical activities - well worth trying out.
This guide, from CLEAPPS, has many helpful hints and ideas which teachers and technicians have found, lead to smooth-running and successful practical work.
Free online CPD to develop creative and exciting ways of teaching practicals in biology to engage your students.
Free online CPD to develop creative and exciting ways of teaching practicals in physics to engage your students.
Part of a suite of three, develop creative and exciting ways of teaching practicals in chemistry to engage your students on this free online CPD.
Investigate strategies to embed progression of practical skills to secure exam success.
