A Critical Reflection on the 28th International Biology Olympiad

Authors

  • Branagh Reece Crealock-Ashurst University of Warwick, School of Life Sciences
  • Branagh Crealock-Ashurst School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick
  • Leanne Williams School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick
  • Kevin Moffat School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v5i1.221

Keywords:

Pedagogy, Olympiad, Examination, Education, Biology, Reflection

Abstract

The 28th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) took place at the University of Warwick between 23 – 30 July 2017 with 264 international competitors (aged 14 – 18) competing in a series of practical and theoretical exams devised by School of Life Sciences staff and colleagues from the Royal Society of Biology. These exams sought to provide an educational experience for the competing students and provide a robust theoretical and practical challenge to discriminate between abilities. Their secondary aim was to showcase complex biological concepts to further pique candidate’s interest in biological science and encourage them to pursue careers in this area. The structure of practical and theoretical exams was underpinned by these pedagogical aims by applying a contextual narrative throughout the papers. Whilst a few logistical problems occurred, these did not impact the desired educational aim, leading to one of the most successful IBO’s in recent years.

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Published

2017-10-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017): October

Section

Critical Reflections

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