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Metacognitive strategies in the science classroom by Lauren Stephenson

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Oxford Science Team
Metacognitive strategies

Metacognition has become a bit of a buzz word of late, often grouped in with the latest resource or strategy that does the rounds online. But, is it worth all the hype and how can you incorporate it into your science classroom? Metacognition is commonly referred to as ‘learning to learn’ and it is where […]

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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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