Enquiry-Based Learning for Biology

Overview

Traditional teaching in Biosciences follows a lecture-based approach, without a strong focus on learner autonomy. In contrast, Biosciences lecturers possess strong research backgrounds that are based on understanding and building new knowledge through enquiry-based approaches. To maximise the transfer of these skills and develop learner autonomy it seems natural to move towards enquiry-based approaches for module delivery. Expected outcomes are that students will learn biology in a deeper and more coherent manner, promoting quality learning and the acquisition of key transferable skills.