Getting Practical: Improving practical work in science
Issue 335 | Page 48 | Published Dec 2009
Description
Getting Practical – Improving Practical Work in Science is a programme of professional development for teachers of science and their colleagues, which supports their teaching of practical science with a view to improving their students' learning experience.
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The reasons for carrying out practical work are explored and activities to increase the quality and relevance of practical work are described.
We report the lessons we have learned related to the content, delivery, risk assessment, evaluation and planning of such events.
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