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The Post-Covid Classroom: Investigative practical science

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Oxford Science Team
Investigative practical science in the curriculum

Most practical work in UK secondary schools follows a recipe-based formulaic approach which fails to teach students how to work independently or investigatively.

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The Post-Covid Classroom: Practical work

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021Oxford Science Team
A series of blogs exploring aspects of teaching and learning in the future post-covid classroom

Practical work is integral to the National Curriculum yet it is likely to be the aspect most disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Post-Covid Classroom: Practicals

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021Oxford Science Team
Scientific glassware filled with different coloured liquids

The first of a series of blogs exploring aspects of teaching and learning in the future post-covid classroom, Eleonora Crovato reflects on the role of practicals and asks: Are practicals a thing of the past? I work in a school with excellent resources and truly knowledgeable technicians – I don’t know how I would do […]

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Helping students boost their motivation through online learning

February 22, 2021February 15, 2021Oxford Science Team 1 Comment
Notepad of ideas

Many of the students in my examination classes are struggling to engage in online learning and need ways to boost their motivation.  They are unsure of the merit of spending time learning new content and practicing examination questions, as they feel that their grades will be generated from data that has already been collected.  It […]

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Practicals on film: using the new Kerboodle videos for catching up and revision

July 27, 2018Oxford Science Team
Teacher carrying out practical

As part of our regular Kerboodle updates we have produced some videos of the A Level Year 1 compulsory practicals. It is not always possible for a student to carry out all of the practicals; they may miss a practical session due to illness or timetabling issues. These videos enable students to see the practicals […]

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