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PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 2

March 16-17 ESAEA

I. Approaches in Teaching Science

In teaching science subject, the utmost consideration and most relevant is

the characteristics of the students.

1. Holistic learning

Learner develop their learning as a whole, from cognitive abilities to

physical, emotional and emotional. It is all interconnected to different areas

which certainly developed in time.

2. Learning Process

Learners grow at different stages and pace because they have different

learning capabilities. This means that children of the same age group may

not exhibit uniform characteristics.

3. Active Engagement

It is confirmed in a study shows that using hands-on activities results to

significant growth on the child’s learning and attitude in learning science.

 4. Motivated Learning

Learners are curious and eager to learn. When the teacher fits the

learning environment to learners’ interests, needs and their levels of

maturity, they become highly motivated.

II. Methods in Teaching Science

1. Science should be presented science as a way of finding out (HOW) rather

than as a body of facts to be memorized (WHAT). Allowing learners to

discover and to organize the information, equip them with problem-solving

and decision-making skills. It also results in knowledge that is more easily

remembered and recalled than rote learning.

2. Emphasize learning by doing. A number of researches show that learners

learn better when they are personally involved in physical or hands- on

activities.

3. Encourage interactions among learners. Emphasize the importance of

peer collaboration. Give opportunities for students to work together in

groups. Students who work together learn more from each other. They also

develop their social and communication skills in the process.

16. 4. Adapt science experiences to the learners’ developmental levels

Learners differ on how they operate mentally. Therefore, you must arrange

experiences that fit what they can do.

17. 5. Use a variety of approaches in teaching science Students have

different learning styles. To be more effective, you must be aware of their

learning styles and you must consider them in choosing which teaching

methods to use.

III. Goals of Science Instruction

The aims of the teaching and study of sciences are to encourage and

enable students to:

• develop inquiring minds and curiosity about science and the natural

world

• acquire knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills to solve

problems and make informed decisions in scientific and other

contexts

• develop skills of scientific inquiry to design and carry out scientific

investigations and evaluate scientific evidence to draw conclusions

• communicate scientific ideas, arguments and practical experiences

accurately in a variety of ways

• think analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems, judge

arguments and make decisions in scientific and other contexts

• appreciate the benefits and limitations of science and its application

in technological developments

• understand the international nature of science and the

interdependence of science, technology and society, including the

benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic,

political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors

• demonstrate attitudes and develop values of honesty and respect

for themselves, others, and their shared environment.

References: http://yayoi.senri.ed.jp/ois/curriculum/science_aims_objs.htm