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Category Archives: Exemplary Science Teaching
Being an Exemplary Teacher in Today’s World
With each exciting passing moment we visit each day, we cannot help but stop to worry and anticipate the future. This is especially true for our schools as they prepare people to succeed in modern society. As they look to … Continue reading
The Provisions of Exemplary Science Teaching
Exemplary means ” serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind”. So knowing what exemplary means and applying this to the basis of scientific teaching we can better understand how the two correlate. I feel that exemplary … Continue reading
So You Want to be an Exemplary Science Teacher?
If your high school science classes were anything like mine, the only thing you’ll remember is that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and that a binder does not make a comfortable pillow. Student’s don’t want to sit … Continue reading
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Out of this WORLD Science Teaching!
What kinds of teachers make a difference everyday? What kinds of teachers take chances for the betterment of their students? Below I will discuss some of the many qualities that makes teachers extraordinarily, exemplary. Characteristics of Exemplary Teaching ~ Instruction … Continue reading
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Exemplary Teaching in Science?
Many people have heard of “exemplary teaching” but what does it really mean and how does one achieve it? Top tips to be an exemplary science teacher: Move around Teaching isn’t always just the teacher standing at the front of … Continue reading
The Extinction of Average Teaching
The time for endless worksheets, solely lecture based classes, and teaching within the pretty painted lines that the textbooks lay out has come to an end. An extinction event has occurred. Although scary, extinction of these traditional views on education … Continue reading
Reaching Average Science Teaching to Exemplary
“Exemplary teachers illuminate the path to achievement, believing the best way to predict a child’s future is to help create it.” -Robert John Meehan Author Robert John Meehan has affectionately been known as “the voice of the American teachers” and … Continue reading
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A Note to the Teacher: Exemplary Science Teaching
What does means to be an exemplary science teacher? Exemplary science teachers are those who utilize other means than what we see in a traditional classroom. They strive to reach equilibrium with both assessment and inquiry – this can be … Continue reading
The Foundations of an Exemplary Science Teacher
“Exemplary teachers will always care more about the people their students will become than the scores on the tests they take” Robert John Meehan Source: https://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2016/student-voting-questions But what exactly makes up an exemplary teacher? You could ask many different teachers … Continue reading
Science Teaching 2.0: From Average to Exemplary
What was your favorite activity you ever did in a science class at school? It could have been building bottle rockets, exploring a local creek, hatching a chicken egg, or a myriad of other activities that were unique, fun, and … Continue reading