Caitlin Moody

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Methods and Strategies: Science Homework Overhaul

Fri, May 17, 2019 3:01 PM
A Must-Read

This article is a must-read for both teachers and student teachers. In this article, author Michelle Trueworthy enlightens readers on a way to give science homework that is engaging for all students. Instead of having students fill out worksheets, she had the students participate in a hands-on homework assignment that made them interact with nature. Trueworthy incorporated the principles of Universal Design for Learning as she let students choose their own way to demonstrate their learning. Students had the opportunity to choose from a variety of options that would showcase their learning, which forced them to use their own creativity and decision-making skills. The homework assignments led to class discussions that enhanced students' understanding of the science concepts. The addition of comments in the article from families and students validated her article.

Methods and Strategies: Science Homework Overhaul

Fri, May 17, 2019 3:01 PM
A Must-Read

This article is a must-read for both teachers and student teachers. In this article, author Michelle Trueworthy enlightens readers on a way to give science homework that is engaging for all students. Instead of having students fill out worksheets, she had the students participate in a hands-on homework assignment that made them interact with nature. Trueworthy incorporated the principles of Universal Design for Learning as she let students choose their own way to demonstrate their learning. Students had the opportunity to choose from a variety of options that would showcase their learning, which forced them to use their own creativity and decision-making skills. The homework assignments led to class discussions that enhanced students' understanding of the science concepts. The addition of comments in the article from families and students validated her article.

Methods and Strategies: Science Homework Overhaul

Fri, May 17, 2019 3:00 PM
A Must-Read

This article is a must-read for both teachers and student teachers. In this article, author Michelle Trueworthy enlightens readers on a way to give science homework that is engaging for all students. Instead of having students fill out worksheets, she had the students participate in a hands-on homework assignment that made them interact with nature. Trueworthy incorporated the principles of Universal Design for Learning as she let students choose their own way to demonstrate their learning. Students had the opportunity to choose from a variety of options that would showcase their learning, which forced them to use their own creativity and decision-making skills. The homework assignments led to class discussions that enhanced students' understanding of the science concepts. The addition of comments in the article from families and students validated her article.