Teaching Life Science
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Sylvia Said:
Constructivist approach when teaching science- downsides?We Answered:
It takes time to use that theory in the classroom. Rather than teaching the material directly, the teacher has to wait for the students to 'construct' their ideas, assess their prior knowledge, share with their peers, and reflect on the new information. THey have to figure out what material is relevant or not. So if you have time in the classroom for the students to think... to really really think than its perfect.ANother downside is that some students do not know how to think for themselves. What i mean is that certain students have been taught to memorize facts and not to analyze their thoughts or synthesize new information. This theory will only work with students who think at the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy.
With this theory, the student has to use his prior knowledge to judge whether or not the new learned information is revelant. Well, every student has had different life experiences and bring in different types of knowledge. WIth the world we live in today we (as teachers) cannot control the ideas that our students bring into the classroom. This is great because we get varying perspectives, however how do we as teachers get our all of our students ont eh same track to the new material if they have different experiences?
Its a good theory, but I am a little skeptical in practice.
Frances Said:
What degree will I need to become a science teacher?We Answered:
These are 3 options I know:1. Major in Secondary Education with a concentration/minor in Science.
2. Major in a Science and take education courses as a minor.
3. Major in Middle Grades Education and select the Science concentration track.
You need to check colleges to see what programs they offer.
You will also need to take the assessment tests that your state uses to certify teachers (Praxis in South Carolina, GACE in Georgia).
Its better to be broad-field science certified than to only be certified in one area. If you can teach multiple sciences, you have a better opportunity at gaining a job.
In South Carolina, your pay is based on a 10-month scale, but you can set it up to be paid over the course of 12 months.
Carla Said:
Science teaches us about life, rather than litereture which teaches us why to live?We Answered:
Science teaches us about how life comes to be and why it is there scientifically. literature teaches us experiences of living. Not necessarily why to live but things to think about that you don't normally do, another view on life.Daniel Said:
What are the differences between 8-12 life science and 8-12 science certification? Which one is better?We Answered:
8-12 science certification is better..Amanda Said:
teaching post in gulf, biology (life science)?We Answered:
it is very difficult to find teaching post in gulf , unless u search being in gulf, i suggest dont come to gulf , india is much more better that any other countryRebecca Said:
Science teaches life begins at conception. When does life begin according to the Holy Bible?We Answered:
Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.Jer 1:5 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew [a] you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
Id say its conception. However, you're wrong, science does NOT say life begins at conception, according to them, babies are just a "fleshy mass" until about 3 months gestation.