Biology is changing all the time, and I think as teachers, we need to keep ourselves updated with what's going on in the industry, and so, for me, I found [BioBuilder] really useful,
In this episode of Life-Changing Science, Daniel Kemp shares his transformative journey in integrating synthetic biology into high school education. He shares how he can now integrate practical applications in his classroom. And through the establishment of a BioBuilderClub at Hamden Hall, he and his students are bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world skills.
This episode includes:
• an introduction to Daniel Kemp and his experience with synthetic biology
• an overview of the BioBuilder Professional Development Workshop, why he enrolled, and what he views as its relevance to his teaching
• the importance of hands-on learning experiences in teacher professional development
• insight into launching a new BioBuilderClub at Hamden Hall
• current projects and the evolving role of students in science
• the necessity of updating curricula to reflect modern scientific advancements
• advice for teachers interested in incorporating synthetic biology into their teaching.