24TRA095 A Practical Guide for Preparing and Performing Leaving Certificate Biology Mandatory Experiments

 

 

 

 

 

Date:      Tuesday, 6th February 2024
Time:      7 pm - 8 pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Students teachers, NQT's and Biology teachers that require guidance on implementing practical activities

The Leaving Certificate biology curriculum contains 22 mandatory experiments that students are required to perform over the course of the two years. It can be daunting for teachers to prepare the chemicals for these experiments, select the most appropriate pieces of equipment and decide on timings for their duration. This webinar is aimed at student teachers, NQT's and those whom teach Leaving Certificate biology that require additional support when preparing for practical activities in the classroom.

The webinar will outline tips and tricks for preparing and carrying out experiments outlined on the syllabus. Participants of the webinar will receive a simple practical guide and checklist for helping them prepare for practical activities.

Bio of Presenter: Naomi Pierce

Naomi is a teacher of science, biology and chemistry in Avondale Community College in Co. Wicklow. She is a placement tutor for DCU and is currently studying a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in SETU. Naomi has experience teaching in both a private and DEIS school setting. She is the owner of the Instagram account @the_science_teacher_ and website www.thescienceteacher.ie where she shares an insight into her everyday teaching and learning, showcasing resources that she uses from other accounts and websites as well as content that she has created herself.