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Professional Development for Teachers

Improve your practice inside and outside of the classroom. Address AITSL Standards competencies through interactive Teacher PL sessions in the Perkins state-of-the-art medical research facility.

Cost: $295 per person (refreshments and lunch included)
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Date: See below for dates for each session
Venue: The Harry Perkins Institue of Medical Research, 6 Verdun St Nedlands

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EVERYTHING DNA

For Biology & Human Biology teachers

DATE: Friday 27 October 2023

For teachers wanting to improve their knowledge of molecular biology. Topics include:

  • DNA structure, DNA extraction (your own) and purification,
  • gene expression and mutations.

Be expertly guided through this hands-on, informative day by Perkins researchers and members of the BioDiscovery Centre. Sessions will include activities you can take back to school and use with your students.

AITSL Standards for Everything DNA:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
3.4 Select and use resources
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice. Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers

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EXPLORING MUTATIONS

For Biology and Human Biology teachers

DATE: Friday 3 November 2023

This new session has been specifically designed to address the current curriculum changes. Your course covers:

  • a recap of DNA, DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis
  • exploration of the different types of mutations
  • investigation of the causes and effects of mutations and their role in human disease and evolution.

The session includes using lab techniques, the role of sequencing, and bioinformatic tools in mutation identification.

AITSL Standards for Exploring Mutations:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.4 Select and use resources.
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice. Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.

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BIOINFORMATICS

For Biology & Human Biology Teachers

DATE: Friday 10 November 2023

Learn from a bioinformatician how gene sequencing, measurement of gene expression and bioinformatic analysis are commonly used in medical research. Discover first hand why and how gene expression is measured using a microarray and how to use online bioinformatics tools.

AITSL Standards for Bioinformatics:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students
3.4 Select and use resources
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

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PROTEIN CHEMISTRY

For Chemistry teachers

DATE: Friday 17 November 2023

A great opportunity for Chemistry Teachers to immerse themselves in our proteins workshop. Your session includes:

  • interactive exploration of the primary, secondary and tertiary structure of proteins
  • understanding the formation of zwitterions and the role of functional groups
  • an investigation of antibiotic resistance using protein gel electrophoresis techniques
  • conduct an analysis of protein structure using the same program biochemists use.

AITSL Standards for Protein Chemistry:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
3.4 Select and use resources
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice. Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers

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BioDiscovery

The Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre is WA’s state-of-the-art teaching laboratory housed in the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. It is operated by Perkins medical researchers and teachers. For more information please get in touch.

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