Keywords Biology
The Language of Science
Free
2.0.9for iPhone, iPad and more
8.9
2 Ratings
Click4ESOL Limited
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31.7 MB
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May 29, 2019
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
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About Keywords Biology
Keywords Biology explains the language of biology found in course books, seen online and used by teachers in the classroom. It is influenced by leading research from the Trinity Immigration Initiative (2007), Oxford University and the Education Endowment Foundation (2017), which indicate that many young students underachieve in Science subjects due to the academic complexity of the language of Science. Covering the core topics of Living Things, Ecology & Habitat, Photosynthesis, Parts of Flowering Plants, Structure of a Flower, Plant Reproduction, Plant Transport, Male Reproduction, Female Reproduction, Respiration, Circulation, and Food & Digestion, Keywords Biology approaches these topics from a language perspective to simplify the learning process.
Keywords Biology is more than a vocabulary list. It is a comprehensive interactive Science language app, whose every touchpoint is linked to research. Firstly, all learning content derives from a 3-year research study carried out by linguists at Trinity College Dublin. This research identified the exact language all young people need to know to engage confidently with Biology. Each of the 12 topics aligns with the school curriculum and each one is presented in approximately 120 words. Within these 120 words, 12 keywords central to understanding the topic are embedded in the text. This design is in line with the principles of language acquisition.
From here, students are prompted to engage with meaning, form and pronunciation, which support comprehension. A focus on Spelling encourages literacy development. A Word Order activity encourages students to practise sentence level syntax, while Multi-choice exercises provide space to consolidate learning. The final Reading activity encourages students to deploy backward and forward reading strategies to decode language. At the end of the topic, students are asked to share their learning with their friends and teacher, marking the first phase of collaborative learning.
Audio support is provided throughout, ensuring that a variety of learning styles and abilities are facilitated. 144 high-quality images are embedded within the vocabulary section to offer valid non-linguistic clues, central to language acquisition. Indeed, the images also enhance visual literacy skills, a core skill of the digital age. The presentation of learning activities adheres to the principles of mobile education.
Collectively, the features included in Keywords Biology ensure a positive learning experience. Preliminary testing of the Keywords Biology app in a range of learning contexts resulted in extremely encouraging outcomes. These outcomes relate to both academic achievements and increased confidence levels.
KEY FEATURES
All development linked to research
Science language outcomes central to design
All learning content connected to research
Appropriate graphics support language development
Audio recordings enhance differentiated instruction
Play-back option
Record features to enhance pronunciation
Interactive activities
Glossary consolidates learning
No connection to Internet required after downloading
THE TEAM
Keywords Biology has been created and endorsed by leading academics in the areas of language, literacy, art & design and mobile education.
Keywords Biology is more than a vocabulary list. It is a comprehensive interactive Science language app, whose every touchpoint is linked to research. Firstly, all learning content derives from a 3-year research study carried out by linguists at Trinity College Dublin. This research identified the exact language all young people need to know to engage confidently with Biology. Each of the 12 topics aligns with the school curriculum and each one is presented in approximately 120 words. Within these 120 words, 12 keywords central to understanding the topic are embedded in the text. This design is in line with the principles of language acquisition.
From here, students are prompted to engage with meaning, form and pronunciation, which support comprehension. A focus on Spelling encourages literacy development. A Word Order activity encourages students to practise sentence level syntax, while Multi-choice exercises provide space to consolidate learning. The final Reading activity encourages students to deploy backward and forward reading strategies to decode language. At the end of the topic, students are asked to share their learning with their friends and teacher, marking the first phase of collaborative learning.
Audio support is provided throughout, ensuring that a variety of learning styles and abilities are facilitated. 144 high-quality images are embedded within the vocabulary section to offer valid non-linguistic clues, central to language acquisition. Indeed, the images also enhance visual literacy skills, a core skill of the digital age. The presentation of learning activities adheres to the principles of mobile education.
Collectively, the features included in Keywords Biology ensure a positive learning experience. Preliminary testing of the Keywords Biology app in a range of learning contexts resulted in extremely encouraging outcomes. These outcomes relate to both academic achievements and increased confidence levels.
KEY FEATURES
All development linked to research
Science language outcomes central to design
All learning content connected to research
Appropriate graphics support language development
Audio recordings enhance differentiated instruction
Play-back option
Record features to enhance pronunciation
Interactive activities
Glossary consolidates learning
No connection to Internet required after downloading
THE TEAM
Keywords Biology has been created and endorsed by leading academics in the areas of language, literacy, art & design and mobile education.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.0.9
Last updated on May 29, 2019
Old Versions
Further optimised for new devices recently announced.
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Version History
2.0.9
May 29, 2019
Further optimised for new devices recently announced.
2.0.8
May 21, 2019
We have added some information to help you better understand each module.
2.0.7
Nov 28, 2018
We have optimised the app further and updated the app icon.
2.0.6
Jul 8, 2018
Further optimized and cleared out a few minor bugs, thank you for your continued support.
2.0.5
Jun 29, 2018
Optimised app further, cleaned out a few bugs as we prepare for the next major release and added some video, more may follow. Thank you for your continued support.
2.0.4
May 1, 2018
Added all topics for free
Added glossary details
App supports offline mode
Added glossary details
App supports offline mode
2.0.1
Apr 25, 2018
Fixed a few small bugs
2.0
Mar 14, 2018
We have built the app again from ground up with 8 new topics, a new fresh clean look and it's been fully upgraded for iOS 11.
1.3
Feb 9, 2014
Thank you for taking the time to download our photosynthesis app. After a period of extensive testing, we have made a number of changes based on the feedback provided by young English language learners, their teachers and their parents. We have tested this app in a range of different learning contexts, from the classroom to the street and achieved some fantastic results. In some cases, students improved their understanding of the topic by over 40%.
To enhance the learning experience even further, we have made a number of changes to the learning content to ensure that we can meet the learning needs of all young people.
We have:
· Updated images to develop visual literacy skills in the context of photosynthesis and across the curriculum.
· Refined definitions of the keywords based on corpus data to allow learners to build on their prior knowledge of the topic of photosynthesis.
· We have adapted content in the Word Order activity to allow English language learners develop competency in the area of sentence level syntax.
We hope that this app will give Chinese speakers learning the topic of photosynthesis through English, increased self-confidence in their knowledge of the subject.
To enhance the learning experience even further, we have made a number of changes to the learning content to ensure that we can meet the learning needs of all young people.
We have:
· Updated images to develop visual literacy skills in the context of photosynthesis and across the curriculum.
· Refined definitions of the keywords based on corpus data to allow learners to build on their prior knowledge of the topic of photosynthesis.
· We have adapted content in the Word Order activity to allow English language learners develop competency in the area of sentence level syntax.
We hope that this app will give Chinese speakers learning the topic of photosynthesis through English, increased self-confidence in their knowledge of the subject.
1.2
Oct 3, 2013
Thank you to everyone who has downloaded our app to date.
As a group of active teachers, with first hand knowledge of the challenges of teaching in diverse, multilingual classrooms, the Keywords English apps are designed to support students, parents and teachers with the academic language of school. Our objective is to ensure that everyone succeeds.
Thank you for your comments on how the Keywords English app has helped you to learn. We look forward to supporting your child, you as a parent or teacher with additional apps in the future.
As a group of active teachers, with first hand knowledge of the challenges of teaching in diverse, multilingual classrooms, the Keywords English apps are designed to support students, parents and teachers with the academic language of school. Our objective is to ensure that everyone succeeds.
Thank you for your comments on how the Keywords English app has helped you to learn. We look forward to supporting your child, you as a parent or teacher with additional apps in the future.
1.1
Sep 17, 2012
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Minor Design Improvements
- Minor Design Improvements
1.0
Sep 4, 2012
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Keywords Biology.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Keywords Biology supports English
