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Goals, Ambitions and Effects of Practical WorkA short presentation on the techniques and aims of practical work
James Bickerstaff
The CurriculumHow science works features as
heavily as understanding itself.
“There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of science and
how science works.” (1)
The CurriculumThere are 3 processes which are
needed to be learned for progress to be made;◦Practical and enquiry skills◦Critical understanding of evidence◦Communication (1)
These skills and techniques are vital in both modern science and education.
Short and Long Term Advantages of Practical Lessons
Short TermImproves ease of
memorizingChallenges ideas
and misconceptions
Stimulates and motivates children
Long TermEncourages
curiosity and understanding of science
Teaches communication skills
Develops the ability to interpret results
The Chicken or the Egg?Should theory precede practical?Piaget’s developmental theorem
(2)
Could argue that humans are hard-wired to learn through experience rather than relaying knowledge.
http://www.ted.com/talks/beau_lotto_optical_illusions_show_how_we_see.html
References1. The national curriculum for KS3 -
https://learningedge.edgehill.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_103986_1%26url%3D
2. Piaget’s developmental theorem - https://studentlife.tamu.edu/sites/studentlife.tamu.edu/files/EDM%20Workbook.pdf
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