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IGCSE DAY AT TED On 14 th of June, 2014, we attended TED IGCSE Day as biology department. Bige Sözen Kılıç, Gizem Göksel and Elif Olgun met with Ron Pickering who is the writer of Complete IGCSE Biology Course book. Also, Elif Olgun, delivered a presentation on which participants were introduced to IGCSE Biology education emphasizing on teaching techniques and materials. The most enjoyable and target driven teaching techniques and advice were presented. Participants received handouts describing techniques & materials and will analyze the effectiveness of the technique by the help of IGCSE Biology syllabus (0610). The workshop proceeded in three sessions in which: one technique (such as pale faced homeostasis man) will be presented; analysis of the technique; and finally creation of a new technique in small groups. THE CLAPPER 2014 - 2015 72