Bricoleur Teaching and learning

Using available resources creatively to adapt to diverse classroom needs

Bricks

Conceptual knowledge

cell structure

Genetics

Evolution

Scientific skills

Experimentation

Observation

Data analysis

Real world applications

Type of microorganism

Characteristics

Grow

Example

Move

Example

Breathe

Example

How to build on bricks

Encouraging students to draw on their own experiences and knowledge to understand biological concepts and systems for example asking students to compare human organ systems to those of animals

Students to work on real world problems to allow them to apply biological cocepts

Connect biology to other disciplines

Benefits

Enhanced critical thinking

Improved student engagement

increased accessibility

Better preparation for real worldchallenges

Constructivisn

Models

Blended learning

Alacarte

Flex models

Rotation models

Enriched virtual modeld

CABLS

COI

Example

Key Principles

Flexible

use videos and simulations

Incoporate local plants and animals

use podcasts

Resourcefulness

Syllabus

Educational apps

Online resources

Collaboration

Group works and discussion

Teaching strategies

Project based learning

Problem solving activities

Peer to peer teaching

Assessment and evaluation tools

Rubrics

peer assessment and feedback guidelines

self assessment and reflection templates