Pupil-led biomedical lessons for primary school children: a pilot study

Fiona Murray; Frances Coombey; Derek A Scott

Pupil-led biomedical lessons for primary school children: a pilot study

Fiona Murray^* (Corresponding Author), Frances Coombey, Derek A Scott

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The Scottish Government published a strategy that recommended increasing science education at primary school level. We aimed to develop a series of activities for primary school pupils and teachers, with children encouraged to take the lead in presenting what they had learned. Activities were designed to use only paper or fabric so that they could be completed at home during lockdown. This pilot study demonstrated that involving primary school students in biomedical learning activities can foster leadership, improve presentation skills, encourage pupil-led research and stimulate interest in science at a very young age.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 29 Apr 2021
Event	University of Aberdeen Annual Academic Development Symposium 2021: Best of Blends: Building Resilient Learning Communities During Our University's COVID-19 Response - online Duration: 29 Apr 2021 → 29 Apr 2021

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Conference	University of Aberdeen Annual Academic Development Symposium 2021
Period	29/04/21 → 29/04/21

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