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Written question asked by Baroness Blatch (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2003. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2003.


Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question
What recent representations they have received from the Field Studies Council about the inclusion of fieldwork in the GSCE and A-level curricula; and what response they have made to any such representations; and what provision is made for fieldwork within the curricula for (a) science GCSE and (b) biology A level; and whether in each case that provision is optional or compulsory; and whether the proposed National and Regional Centres for Excellence in Science Teaching will be required to provide in service training opportunities to enable practising teachers to develop their skills in out of classroom teaching in biology and other science disciplines. [HL 4007] [HL 4008] [HL 4010]. - Inc figure.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4007; 652 c51-2WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Curriculum Outdoor education Teachers Secondary education Science Teaching methods GCSE Biology In-service training GCE A-level
Contains statistics
Yes