Introduction to IGCSE Biology at St George's College

1. A.M.D.G.

2. We have been using the
Flipped Model to teach
Biology and would like to
explain how it works

3.  Time – is limited
 More demands –
and new syllabus
 IT – to reach the
students
 Learning styles –
differ fro each
student

4.  In class Blah blah blah
blah
blah
blahThe teacher writes or dictates notes
This can be very boring!

5.  Homework - is an activity
 …and it is not always done properly

6.  Students learn in their own time
Using:
A video
Power point
Research
Text books

7. Sometimes we watch videos in
class

8. And again at home...or vice versa
This is excellent reinforcement

9.  Students learn at their own pace
They can stop or rewind when necessary

10.  Catch-up is easier

11. Class time is used for
activities
This is where the
Flipped Model
really makes a
difference

12.  Students are more engaged in class
activities

13.  Practicals
 Group work
 Circles
 Discussions
 Worksheets
 Questions
A variety of activities are used

14.  And the teacher is there to help each
and every student
We can help with planning, understanding or
even with ideas to help a student move ahead

15. Saint Ignatius said teachers should
know each student and their needs
The Flipped Model allows us to achieve this

16. We can use activities to appeal to the different
learning styles
And help students
find their own
learning strengths

17. To assist students
we give typed
notes that must
be used in
conjunction with
the videos
Spaces must
be filled in
and drawing
should be
done
Notes must
be kept
neatly and
in order

18. This system helps students who
write slowly or do not write neatly

19. Some students prefer to learn from their own
hand writing
It is a waste of
time to re-write the
notes
Rather...

20. Write out a
summary at
the end of
each topic –
this is a useful
learning tool

21. New concepts
are introduced
in class
To build a foundation

22. The students
then build
on this in
their own
time

23. We have a variety of
methods to give the students
their videos and presentations

24. We can email parents
and students
This helps everyone keep
in touch and know the
agenda

25. Most students
prefer to have
the work on a
flash stick

26. Some resources are
available on the
internet

27. And everything is made available on the
school internal web page
Students can copy presentations onto
their flash stick or watch them on a
school computer

28. If you have any queries please get in
touch with your teacher!