Course: Genomics for Educators

As we have discussed so far, genomics education is a developing field, catching up with the rapid scientific and technological developments that have been achieved in recent decades. It intersects …

Presenting historical moments in science is firmly embedded in our teaching practice, often teaching developments in chronological order. A good example of this is the teaching of genetics, which often …

Now that we’ve shown you some of our favourite lab kits, computer activities and paper-based resources, it’s time to work out exactly how you might implement this in the classroom. …

Now that we’ve thought about misconceptions and the difficulties in accurately conveying risk in terms of genomic factors, read the article below and summarise what aspects of the article are …

Many curriculums require students to have an understanding of genomics sequencing projects and their applications. There are a lot of applications that you could highlight to students so lets consider …

Genome sequencing technology is probably one of the fastest developing areas of science at the moment. In less than two decades we have gone from being able to produce a …

What the next three weeks are about? In week 1, we’ll consider what we mean by genomics, where it shows up in different curricula and how practical activities can help …

Your learning You will learn by watching videos, reading articles, doing exercises, checking your understanding in the quizzes and the final test, and through discussion with other learners. Please also …

What do we mean by genomics and why is it important? When you hear the term genomics, what comes to mind? This is a question that I always like to …

Watch your educators introducing the content of Week 1 What are your expectations at this point? How do you feel about the peer learning that will be used throughout this …

Another way to introduce careers in science for younger students is to use a skills-based approach. One way of building students’ science identities from a young age is to show …

“Every young person needs high-quality career guidance to make informed decisions about their future. Good career guidance is a necessity for social mobility: those young people without significant social capital …

Discussing ethics in genomics and healthcare can be daunting and personal, for teachers and students alike. Using resources and activities can help foster and shape discussions around ethics. The science …

Ethical considerations are indivisibly intertwined with issues of genome editing and human health. It is important that students receive accurate and reliable information about such issues and become active participants …

Guidance on giving and receiving feedback You will be in a position to review others’ work providing them with feedback, and to receive the feedback from other learners. What does …