Tue, Apr 24, 2012 5:35 PM in SCCPSS- Concept Development
This article reinforces the idea of focused concept development during science lessons. Students need several opportunities for exploration that is followed immediately by concept development. Ideally, then students would be able to have more exploration time and further concept development. Basically students need lots of exploration and understanding in science lessons. We all see this as studen...
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Sun, Apr 22, 2012 5:51 PM in SCCPSS- Less Talk but Better Feedback
Amber- I would also like to use a debate approach in class- especially with the talkative bunch that I have this year! Science debate cards would be great for students to work on- especially gifted students who need a challenge or those who finish classwork early. They could share with the class and everyone would benefit.
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Sun, Apr 22, 2012 5:49 PM in SCCPSS- Less Talk but Better Feedback
Jennifer- I agree that it is so hard to get students to just think on their own! They want us to spoon feed everything to them. They don't seem to be used to thinking about much of anything- because they live in such an instant society! I think its extra hard during Science, when students struggle to really comprehend some of the concepts. Also, keeping groups focused is always a struggle with so...
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