Sun, Nov 24, 2024 2:59 PM in The Need for Science Literacy
Hi Donna, It’s fantastic that you’re working to empower future educators to embrace science teaching at the K-5 level! As you rightly point out, if your undergraduate students have gaps in their own science literacy, it can be challenging for them to teach it effectively to younger students. However, there are several strategies you can employ to help bridge these gaps and build both the confiden...
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Sun, Nov 24, 2024 2:57 PM in Integrating Inquiry-Based Activities
Hi Riley!
I think what is most important about creating impactful and hands-on activities for our students is truly understanding three dimentional learning. Being knowledgeable about DCI, SEP and CCC can help boost your instruction and lesson development. For example, if you're teaching about ecosystems in middle school, the DCI might focus on interactions between organisms and their envi...
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Sun, Nov 24, 2024 2:53 PM in Coping in teaching
Hi Elle,
I wanted to give some insight on the topic because I am in the same position you are. Currently a senior at Wright State University for education and this topic is something I think about often. Some tools that I think about when thinking of burnout are successful teachers know when to say "no" and protect their personal time. This might mean setting specific hours for when ...
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