Unit: Teaching
Strategies
The topics covered
in this unit are: Inquriy-Based Instruction; Lecturing;Discussion
& Questioning; Demonstrations; Analogies; STS Connections; Laboratory
Work (& Safety); Technology Integration (including Calculator-Based
Science Labs).
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34-37.
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Conceptual bridges: Using analogies to explain scientific concepts.
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Paris, N. A.
(1999). Biology by analogy. The Science Teacher, 66(8), 38-41.
Pilger, R.
(1999). Green and gold innovation. New Trail, 54(3), 10-18.
Rita, R. D.
(1998). Integrated constructivism: Open-ended laboratory exercises
promote student inquiry. The Science Teacher, 65(5), 24-27.
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Online
Resources:
Technology
Integration Links
How
Teachers Teach The eight chapters of this online report highlights
various teaching methods such as lecturing, discussion and laboratories,
misconceptions as barriers to understanding science, selecting quality
resources, and assessment practices.
Teaching
Tips Index The Honolulu Community College has set up a 'how
to' manual for every aspect of a teaching career, such as: assessment;
communication; classroom management; questioning; personal stress,
etc.
Science
Education Teaching Tips Explore here for help with lecturing,
implementing discussions, group work, labs and other teaching strategies.
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