Technicians supporting post-16 biology SL611

Learn how to create impactful post-16 biology lessons by creating higher quality practical experiences.

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Summary

Prepping A-level biology practicals for students can be tricky as you may not have the correct equipment, so in this course the aim is to make prepping easy for you, engaging for your students and supporting your A-level teachers within this subject.  

The course will look at the standard required practicals from AQA, OCR and Edexcel exam boards and integrate simplified and cost-effective practical alternatives to use in your science department.

Who is it for?

Science technicians

What topics are covered?

• physiology
• chromatography
• electrophoresis
• colorimetry
• plant practicals and microscopy

How will you learn?

Hands-on lab sessions with experienced technicians over a two-day course

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify and solve common issues in organising post-16 physics practicals
• explore alternative practicals to meet the outcomes of different specifications
• improve teacher and student outcomes through better quality practical experiences