$280AUD + GST per person for 4 hours of PD
This self-paced, on-demand course provides in depth professional learning for teachers new to HSC Biology and also experienced teachers seeking further development around Infectious Disease.
During this course, participants will:
- Learn the content for HSC Biology Module 7 – Infectious Disease, so they in turn will be able to best teach Infectious Disease and support student learning:
- Causes of Infectious Disease
- Responses to Pathogens
- Immunity
- Prevention, Treatment and Control
- Learn how to perform the mandatory and recommended experiments for Infectious Disease safely with commonly available equipment
- Learn common student misconceptions in Infectious Disease and how to avoid or overcome them
- Acquire appropriate and varied pedagogies for Infectious Disease
- Receive resources you can use with your students
Feedback from participants
“The course gave me some invaluable resources that can be used in my classes. I already have google slides for all parts of this course that many of the resources mentioned can be added. The information that was provided was clear and concise. A fantastic presenter.”
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.