Betts r edx2260 assignment 1

Teaching Science for understanding

Rhonda BettsJunior LA ages 13-15 years

Parent Information Evening

Agenda

What is science?

How science impacts on daily life.

The importance of scientific learning.

Science in the Special Education classroom.

Science !

What is science?

Scientifically Minded People

CuriosityIntuitionImaginationThinkWonderConstructingParticipatingInvestigatingReflecting

What does Scientifically minded (or) being Scientifically Literate mean?

Scientifically

literatePeople

Are excited to comprehend and are interested in the world around them

Are able to recognise questions, investigate and draw evidence -based conclusions.

They make knowledgeable decisions about the environment and their health and wellbeing

Involve themselves in discussions of and about science

Are sceptical and questioning of claims made by others about scientific matters. Cited march 20, 2010 in Skamp,

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`But..... What is my child learning at School?

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Rich Tasks... Endangered Species

Rich Tasks

Set by the QSA (Queensland Studies Authority)

Inline with outcomes for Mainstream students

Content of lessons is altered but not different

Assessments are modified inline with each students IEP

Assistance is available to achieve these outcomes

The 5 Strands of Science

Science as a human endeavour

Earth and Beyond

Energy and Change

Life and Living

Natural and Processed Materials

How it will be Taught

Constructively, where...

Learners build their own knowledge and understanding

Learning is an active process

Learners link ideas together

Learners incorporate new information

The Role of the Teacher

Facilitate student learning

Provide meaningful learning experiences

Foster scientific language and communication skills

Provide experiences for students to ‘learn how’ rather than ‘learn that’

Cross Curricular Thematic Units

Who is a Scientist?

This guy??

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These Students?

Everyone

Who can be a Scientist?

EngineerFarmer

MechanicMiner

ElectricianCriminal Investigator

PoliticianTeacherParent

Science for life

To close.....

Science is an integral part of Australia’s school curriculum.

Science can be an exciting journey for everyone.

You can assist with science learning.

Further Reading

Cross Curricular Thematic Instruction http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/vogt.html

Australian Curriculum http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp

Queensland Studies Authority http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/