Effective Learning in the Biosciences: Equipping Students for the 21st Century
- Date: 30 Jun 2011 - 1 Jul 2011
- Location/venue: University of Edinburgh
This international conference will provide a platform to consider how we can nurture and inspire all bioscience students to realise their full potential, and will: - showcase and disseminate evidence informed practice in the biosciences from the UK and overseas; - explore how we can most effectively engage bioscience students to maximise their learning and achievement; and - provide networking and professional development opportunities for participants. The themes of the Conference are: - Inspiring first year students - Engaging students in the laboratory and field - Biologists working with others – interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning and teaching - Students and academics working together to improve the student learning experience And the conference will be of interest to individuals: - Involved with teaching bioscience in higher and further education - Supporting staff and students in bioscience departments - Conducting research and development in bioscience education - Developing policy and practice relevant to bioscience education in professional institutions and government organisations.