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Trial teachers' comments

"We'll certainly be applying. I love the format of the course."
Rebecca Flynn, Woodham CTC

"I think this is a superb opportunity for science teaching to be revolutionised, putting the onus for learning back onto the students, and bringing back the awe and wonder."
Nicky Ward, Plymouth High School for Girls

"Pupils completed the assessment task, and I found that some who are targeted level 4's actually achieving level 6's. That speaks volumes about the work we are doing."
Melanie Wicks, Sale High School

"I very much like the way the materials try to engage students, and I think their motivation has improved. Consequently they are learning without knowing that they are learning."
Amanda Waterton, Maplesden Noakes

"I think it is very student centred if delivered in the correct fashion. The lack of a single big book seems to worry some higher up the chain, but does science really need a text book?"
Kevin Berry, Hartsdown Technology College

"I thought the topic was well thought out and an interesting way of presenting a difficult subject."
Philippa Wallington, Llanishen School

"The animated PowerPoints are fantastic . The links to reports/video footage on Youtube really engage the students and allows them see the 'reality' of the work they are doing."
Juliette Thomas, Prestwood Lodge School

"The students loved the video clips - I think they are very engaging. Initially I felt like a digital dinosaur but it has made me acquire skills and expertise!"
Sarah Preston, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong

What students are saying

"Students love it"
Justin Smith, Coombe Dean School

"They really enjoyed it. I found that some pupils who never really join in were much more animated during the lesson."
Emily McGovern, Waldegrave School for Girls

"They absolutely love the idea of the topic and the practicals. Science is the best subject ever since we did the fingerprints! They're desperate to do the substances on the floor in our next lesson."
Sarah Woods, Lawnswood School

"Producing their own prints and chromatograms gave a sense of fulfilment which is not very often the case for science topics."
William Evison, Bridge centre (Pupil Referral Unit)

"Every lesson students could recall virtually all that had been 'taught' the lesson before - even the weaker students. Students couldn't wait for the next lesson."
Zoe bailey, John F Kennedy

"They particularly enjoyed making the (Extinction) podcast and really acted out the roles they chose for themselves with great enthusiasm."
Gillian Whitmell, Newminster Middle school

"They liked seeing a result at the end of each activity, i.e. a solution to a problem."
Sarah Glinski, Helston Community College

(a student) "Today's lesson was super fun...we got to find things out for ourselves by trying out our ideas to see if it works. Can't wait until next lesson!"
Rebecca Flynn, Woodham CTC