Misconceptions Within the Classroom.
Alternate ideas and misconceptions come in all shapes and sizes within the classroom. You might encounter subtle differences among students ranging to major conceptions that […]
Misconceptions in Science
Addressing Alternate Conceptions in Science Education: A Culturally Responsive Approach
Science may be seen as a universal language to most, but our students understanding of science can vary in many different ways. It is very […]
Addressing Misconceptions in Science Teaching
Sometimes students can have common misconceptions in the science classroom. As a science teacher, it is important to address these misconceptions and find the root […]
What it Means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science
Going above and beyond for your students is the perfect example of what it means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science. Let us take a […]
Headache or Hiccup: Science Misconceptions
What are alternate conceptions of science? How do they affect students and teachers alike in science classrooms? Let’s take a deeper look and examine an […]
Pssst!! We Didn’t Evolve From Apes!!
What are Scientific Misconceptions? A scientific misconception is defined as a false or incorrect understanding of a scientific concept or principle, where a semi-truth or […]
Dealing with Misconception in the Classroom
As individuals we all have our own experiences that have gotten us to where we are in our lives. Lessons gained from in the classroom […]
I’ll Change Your Mind (about chemistry)
When I got to college, I took general chemistry in my first semester. The lecture hall was filled with 175 students, mostly freshman, who were […]
The Misconceptions of Alternate Conceptions
What even are Alternate Conceptions? Alternate Conceptions refer to the false ideas that people hold in regard to scientific concepts. Alternate Conceptions can be used […]
It’s Not Right, But We Can Work With It
Did you know that parents of animals actually do not reject their babies once humans touch them? Yeah, me neither. Or did you know that […]