This new course provides teachers new to teaching GCSE Biology, useful information based on examiner reports from the most recent exams, including numerous strategies to create excellent, creative and safe Biology teaching for students of all ability levels. Offering an introduction and overview of GCSE Biology, providing essential skills and tips in how to effectively deliver content, ensuring maximum student engagement and maximum attainment. The course is suitable for anyone just starting to teach, in their first few years of teaching or lacking confidence in teaching GCSE Biology.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Develop excellent practices to use with all of your classes especially during practical lessons
Gain an insight into methods that allows pupils across the ability range to access Biology at GCSE level
Learn how to differentiate material quickly and easily for excellent teaching
Explore how to increase the attainment of all your pupils and involve them in the target setting process
Deepened understanding of GCSE Biology and its key concepts
Enhanced pedagogical skills for explaining complex Biology topics
Practical strategies to engage students, manage classrooms, and assess progress effectively
PROGRAMME
Understanding and Structuring GCSE Biology
10.00 – 10.40am
Key topics, concepts, and learning outcomes for teaching GCSE Biology
Exploring the progression of topics and building connections between concepts
Planning your course and establishing your teaching for student success
Examine the different question types used in Biology exams
Examiner findings from the 2023 exams and the significance for classroom practice
Innovative Ways to Teach the Complex Elements of GCSE Biology
10.40 – 11.25pm
Strategies and teaching methods to ensure students understand the fundamentals underpinning GCSE Biology
Sequencing and cascading topics successfully
Innovative ways to teach the complex elements of GCSE Biology
Analysis and problem-solving strategies, especially for less able students
Addressing common misconceptions and challenging topics
Encouraging student questions and fostering intellectual curiosity in Biology
How to get students to think at GCSE level and above throughout the course
Morning Break
11.25 – 11.45am
Outstanding Pedagogy: Absorbing and Interactive Learning to Enhance Student Engagement
11.45 – 12.30pm
Principles of effective lesson planning: objectives, structure, and differentiation
Designing engaging and interactive learning activities for different topics
Integrating real-world applications of Biology to enhance student engagement
Establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Strategies for managing behaviour, engaging reluctant learners, and promoting active participation
Incorporating digital tools, simulations and online resources
Lunch
12.30 – 1.30pm
Practical Work and Laboratory
1.30 – 2.15pm
Identifying the essential practical experiments and integrating them into lessons effectively
Adapting experiments to different classroom settings and available resources, ensuring laboratory safety: guidelines, risk assessments, and best practices
Assessment, Marking and Feedback: Getting the Best out of your Students
2.15 – 2.55pm
Exploring diverse assessment methods: formative, summative and self-assessment
What are examiners looking for in student responses?
Practical advice and guidance on making the exam accessible to all students
Common questions and question types and how to construct your own that align with GCSE
Biology specifications
How to prepare students for answering longer response questions
Providing constructive feedback to support student progress and development
Afternoon break
2.55 – 3.00pm
Preparing for the Exams
3.00 – 3.15pm
Adaptive teaching methods to stretch and support all students in the run up to the exams
Revision strategies and methods that really work
Teaching resilience and grit
Bullet point an action plan to implement upon returning to school
This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your school. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 01625 532974 or click below to make an enquiry.
Prish Narindar is currently Deputy head of Faculty and Science lead at Henry Cort College. With over 10 years’ experience in KS3 and KS4 science curriculum delivery in mainstream education and private tuition, she has led the local Science GCSE collaboration development group that partners with 8 schools and colleges.
Prishilla has also successfully led active learning, cognitive load association and assessment workshops whilst coaching PGCE and ITT students for local partnerships. She has also successfully piloted the able students programme in collaboration with local secondary schools, and has worked with Hampshire HIAS group to develop and strengthen science curriculum delivery.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Newly qualified GCSE
Biology Teachers
Biology teachers teaching outside their specialism
THIS COURSE INCLUDES
A specially prepared folder of detailed notes, practical advice and guidance
Notes prepared by the educational experts leading the course
Expert produced PowerPoint presentations
CPD Certificate of attendance
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