Science Talk - Vaughan Macefield

Teaching notes

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How to use this resource

The Vaughan Macefield interview and laboratory tour forms part of Science talk, a web-based resource which aims to inspire students and promote the opportunities science, technology and maths-based careers can offer.

This section contains video segments in which neurophysiologist Professor Vaughan Macefield speaks frankly about his work and research interests. Each video has a series of questions or comments as a starting point for student discussion.

Students can develop an awareness of the scientific principles involved in an area of current Australian biological research and its potential impact of the recovery from illness by:

NSW Board of Studies syllabuses for Stages 4 and 5 science and Stage 6 senior science and biology can be found at: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

Teachers may find it useful to combine this resource with others listed in the Related resources section to enhance students’ learning.

Quality teaching

This resource provides opportunities to incorporate the following elements of Quality teaching in NSW public schools by: