Successful strategies for sequencing knowledge
Discover how to effectively develop your students’ knowledge and skills by sequencing practical activities
Nearly half of 14–16 year-olds engage in practical work without understanding its purpose. So for practical work to be effective, students should not only carry out activities but also properly understand the underlying disciplinary knowledge. Often teachers underestimate the challenge of helping students understand what they observe. To address this, teachers need to develop students’ disciplinary knowledge over time by considering prior knowledge, equipment and learning opportunities. This article provides practical steps to put this approach into place in your lab to ensure successful sequencing and guarantee long-term understanding.
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