Thu, May 23, 2019 10:26 PM in Engaging Elementary Students
Hi Connie!
I am an early childhood education major at Wright State University in Ohio. I agree with you, I frequently see teachers using resources like old science books and videos, rather than involving students in their learning through hands-on learning experiences. I feel that inquiry based learning is so significant in the classroom, especially during science instruction. If stu...
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Thu, May 23, 2019 10:10 PM in Lots of Science, Not A Lot of Time
Hi Lacey!
I am in my final semester of my Early Childhood Education program at Wright State University. I am placed in a third-grade classroom, and I feel your pain! It is rare that we have enough time to incorporate science instruction into a regular school day. Typically, we only spend 10-15 minutes each day teaching science. My cooperating teacher has helped me identify ways to intertwine s...
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Mon, Jan 14, 2019 11:18 AM in classroom management during experiments
Hi Selena.
I am an early childhood education major at Wright State University. In my opinion, establishing clear and and explicit expectations with students is a key component to the success of the lesson. When explaining safety rules, I think it is imperative to also explain to students why safety rules are necessary. With young children, it is more likely that students may respond to rules p...
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