Sun, Nov 17, 2024 1:42 AM in Everyday Phenomena in Science
Hi Jacqueline, I am a pre-service educator in NE Iowa. I am currently taking Elementary Science Methods, and we recently had a session on phenomena-based science education. In this session, it was stressed heavily that phenomena should be used as a guide for the whole lesson, not just the anticipatory set. This seems obvious, but some thought is definitely needed when considering how to tie stud...
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 1:23 AM in Tips for first year teachers
Hi Alexandra,
I am also a pre-service educator nearing graduation. However, I was able to experience running a classroom full-time during my summer job. Setting clear expectations was one of the aspects that I struggled with the most at the beginning, but by the end of the camp season, I felt like I had finally gotten the hang of it. Of all the ideas, my main advice would be to allow students ...
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 12:56 AM in Making Time for Science
Hi Olivia, Finding time for science instruction within a busy school day is definitely a challenge. This makes it especially challenging to ensure students receive high-quality science instruction in line with “best practice”. However, I think it can be done if you are willing to be flexible about how you structure instruction. For example, you may have to break up the 5Es, allowing student...
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