
Most practical work in UK secondary schools follows a recipe-based formulaic approach which fails to teach students how to work independently or investigatively.
Read moreMost practical work in UK secondary schools follows a recipe-based formulaic approach which fails to teach students how to work independently or investigatively.
Read morePractical work is integral to the National Curriculum yet it is likely to be the aspect most disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreMany 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 […]
Read moreAs 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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