This Session
Labs are a complex learning environment which can be a challenging for students. In this session, Dr Sarah Rayment will explore how students' perception of the lab as a learning environment, attitude to technology in the laboratory, and how lab anxiety can shape their learning experience. Alongside the presenter, attendees are encouraged to share how we as educators can try to mitigate this to enhance both student experience and learning.
Laboratory classes play a key role in bioscience education, allowing students to build meaningful connections between theoretical understanding and practical skills. However, unfamiliar equipment and complex processes can create high cognitive load and anxiety, particularly when students fear damaging what they perceive as costly or delicate apparatus. In this session we will discuss strategies for supporting students’ confidence and engagement with laboratory technology, including scaffolding, pre-lab activities, and approaches to help students integrate theory and practice more effectively.
This session will take place on:
- Wednesday 19th November 2025
- 14:00 - 15:00 (UK time)
Once you register, you will be sent the Zoom link and joining details 1 day before the event.
There is an opportunity on the booking form to let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can help everyone to engage and access this webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Speakers
Dr Sarah Rayment
OED Webinar Series
The Outreach, Education and Diversity (OED) Webinar Series is a series of events that will run every 2 months. They will be free to attend and are designed to support our community of educators, from research and teaching-focused staff, looking to improve their teaching, develop skills, and build a network of like-minded colleagues.
Running across the year, each 45-minute session will focus on themes within Outreach, Education, and Diversity (OED) remit. There will be a couple of short talks (usually 15 minutes) and group discussions. Occasionally, the sessions will take the format of a workshop to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.
Sessions will be recorded (where speakers agree) and made available on the SEB website and YouTube, ensuring ongoing access for the wider community.
If you would like to suggest a topic or volunteer to speak, please contact Amanda Rasmussen ([email protected]).
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Code of Conduct
By attending this event, you are agreeing to abide by the SEB code of conduct. SEB strives to maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. However, if you ever feel that this has not been the case, you can report unwanted behaviour using our anti-harassment report form.
