The Biology Institute at Exeter is a lab-based experience for high school educators to explore content and phenomena-based instruction in biology through the lens of equity and inclusion. During the five-day conference, participants will be introduced to the collaborative, student-centered Harkness pedagogy, participate in whiteboard sessions, and take field trips in the New England coastal area surrounding Phillips Exeter Academy’s campus. Participants will engage from both the student and teacher perspective while delving into the topics of cellular and molecular biology.
I have never been in a community that is so committed to learning from each other, so welcoming to whatever backgrounds we bring, and so committed to thinking deeply and critically about our teaching practices.
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Last year participants visited the Great Bay Discovery Center, and spent half a day kayaking and exploring the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve ecosystem. 2024 field trip activities will be updated shortly, but will include opportunities related to the current theme.
Daily programming runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional evening activities. Mornings begin with article review and the first of two daily labs. Harkness discussions, teacher talks and reflections, and data analysis follow the labs. A detailed schedule will be emailed to participants in June.
2024 Featured Speakers announced soon!
Contact:
Lauren Rosen, Conference Manager
conferences@exeter.edu
603-777-4471
Tanea Hibler, Biology Institute Director
tthibler@exeter.edu
603-777-3708