$310AUD + GST per person, NESA ACCREDITED 4.5 hours @Proficient
This NESA ACCREDITED self-paced, on-demand, online course provides in depth professional learning for teachers new to Year 11 Biology and also experienced teachers seeking further development around Biological Diversity. This on-demand course can be done anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. You can start and stop whenever you like and use the materials in the classroom if you wish.
During this course, participants will:
- Learn the content for Y11 Biology Module 3, so they in turn will be able to best teach Biological Diversity and support student learning:
- Effects of the Environment on Organisms
- Adaptations
- Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
- Evolution – the Evidence
- Learn a variety of modelling techniques for Biological Diversity
- Learn common student misconceptions in Biological Diversity and how to avoid or overcome them
- Acquire appropriate and varied pedagogies for Biological Diversity
- Receive resources you can use with your students
NESA ACCREDITATION
Completing Biological Diversity for Teachers – HSC Biology Module 3 will contribute 4 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework addressing Standard Descriptor 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.
Feedback from participants
“Comprehensive coverage of Module 3 content with a good depth to allow for a thorough understanding of foundational concepts. This course provides appropriate and varied pedagogies tailored for teaching Biological Diversity. This includes strategies to address common student misconceptions, enhancing teaching effectiveness and student comprehension. The resources save time on lesson planning and resources seeking.”
Course Delivered by Lauren Hesse
Lauren Hesse is passionate about education and working with both students and teachers to improve their understanding of themselves as learners. She has eleven years teaching experience and has taught students from diverse social backgrounds, with a range of different abilities. Lauren works at Hunter School of Performing Arts in Newcastle, where she teaches Biology and Science Extension. She has extensive marking experience in Biology, including as a Senior Marker. Lauren is excited to share her experiences and skills with teachers and students through our professional learning workshops.