Approaches that build students’ understanding of practical work over time
We often bemoan students’ lack of understanding of their practical work. To tackle this we need to build understanding explicitly and consistently into practical teaching. The focus on practical skills in the ‘new’ GCSE exams also means those teaching this need to give students the means to approach practical-based questions. There are quick ways to boost students’ confidence and approaches that build their skills across a two or three year course
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