Sensory science

Food – a fact of life (FFL)is a comprehensive, progressive education programme which communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent and accurate messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education.FFL is managed by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), in partnership with the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).www.foodafactoflife.org.uk

Food - a fact of life

The Sensory science course has been specifically created for secondary school food teachers throughout the UK. It will help to provide a fou

The Sensory science course has been specifically created for secondary school food teachers throughout the UK. It will help to provide a foundation upon which the GCSE/National 5 specifications may be taught. The course usually costs £45. However, Food – a fact of life is making 100 complimentary access codes available to secondary food teachers.This course covers:<ul><li>Module 1: How we perceive food</li><li>Module 2: The reason for sensory evaluation</li><li>Module 3: Sensory tests</li></ul>The usual cost for this course is £45. However, we have made 100 free access codes available for a limited time! Each module includes a short test, providing you with feedback on your progress. On successful completion of a final assessment, a personalised certificate is created. (The final assessment may be repeated). The course will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete but does not have to be completed all at once. You can complete the course at your own pace – there is no time limit.  What will be covered?<ul><li>The online course focuses on how we perceive food, the reason for sensory evaluation and sensory tests.</li><li>Links to Food – a fact of life resources and sensory test templates are provided.</li><li>Suggestions for further reading and sources of information, including a glossary of terms.</li></ul>Why attend?<ul><li>Update knowledge to enhance teaching and learning about sensory science.</li><li>Signposts to free editable resources for use in the classroom will be highlighted.</li><li>Sources of further support and information will be made available.</li><li>A certificate of completion will be provided – useful as evidence for your professional development and performance management.</li><li>The online course supports the <a href="https://www.nutrition.org.uk/foodinschools/competences/foodteachingframework.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Food teaching in primary and secondary schools: a framework of knowledge and skills</a> – backed by government.</li></ul>Audience: Trainee and practising secondary teachers across the UKAcknowledgement We would like to extend our thanks to Ken Spears for providing technical advice and suggested content. Ken is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology and An Associate Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University.

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