{"id":2358,"date":"2019-09-04T23:09:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T03:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2019-09-04T23:09:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T03:09:05","slug":"redefining-teaching-being-an-exemplary-science-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2019\/09\/redefining-teaching-being-an-exemplary-science-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"Redefining teaching: Being an Exemplary Science Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;m sure everyone has a teacher that you probably will remember for the rest of your life &#8211; be it your English teacher, your soccer coach or a band instructor. Usually, the teachers that you remember are the ones that make a big impact on your life. It is true that many students develop interest and decide to pursue the field their &#8220;favorite&#8221; teacher taught. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2019\/09\/F.-Sionil-Jose-1024x538-1024x538.jpg?resize=449%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2398\" width=\"449\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/F.-Sionil-Jose-1024x538.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/F.-Sionil-Jose-1024x538.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/F.-Sionil-Jose-1024x538.jpg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, despite my love for science, science classes have never been my favorite. I would watch Science videos in my free time and study the materials on my own rather than listen to my teacher in class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This is why I am so determined to become an exemplary science teacher. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Science can be such an exciting subject &#8211; when you teach it right. To start off, let&#8217;s watch this video by Azul Terronez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What makes a good teacher great? | Azul Terronez | TEDxSantoDomingo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vrU6YJle6Q4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> So, what can you do to be a great teacher? How can you be an inspiration to your students? How can <strong>you<\/strong> be an exemplary science teacher? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Explore &amp; Experiment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2019\/09\/outdoor-science-experiments-kids-6.jpg?resize=355%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2399\" width=\"355\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/outdoor-science-experiments-kids-6.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/outdoor-science-experiments-kids-6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/outdoor-science-experiments-kids-6.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage your students by exploring science through the environment around you. Allowing students to see how science relates to their everyday life can really help to spark their interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some great examples you can incorporate into your classroom  are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Going outdoors: exploring the different type of plants, finding out what species live in your school pond<\/li><li>Designing their own experiment: allow students to explore their own area of interest<\/li><li>Start your lesson with a demonstration: excite the students and ask questions!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Giving power to the students <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be so powerful to let students &#8220;teach&#8221; the class. It is a great way to show that we, as teachers, are <em>learning <\/em><strong><em>with<\/em><\/strong><em> them<\/em>, not just teaching them. Giving the students power allows them to feel more valued, not just as a student but a member of the learning community. Students will be inspired by the idea that learning is important &#8211; not just for them, but for us as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Great teachers learn from their students, learn with their students, and learn for their students. Be that teacher. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EDT431?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EDT431<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/scienceteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#scienceteaching<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ms. Lee (@WoooojinLee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WoooojinLee\/status\/1169433144212299777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy way to do this in your classroom can be to make your students be an expert on a topic: they can teach it to the class, and you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Embrace their knowledge, and they will embrace their learning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Use alternative forms of assessment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We already know that exams are not the best way to evaluate student&#8217;s learning. Remember that we should be assessing them <strong>FOR<\/strong> learning, rather than only focusing on assessments <strong>OF<\/strong> learning. It can not only help the students to learn further but also help us to understand where the students are, and what we can do to help them learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2019\/09\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg?resize=619%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" width=\"619\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2019\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of alternative forms of assessment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Model-making: helps students to visualize concepts, a hands-on learning experience<\/li><li>Investigations: forming their own questions and using the scientific method<\/li><li>Applications: how does it relate to their life?<\/li><li>Debates: sharing and evaluating their own ideas, exercise their skill and knowledge<\/li><li>Group Projects: encourages teamwork and communication <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital that we, as educators, make sure that the students are engaged, involved and curious. Let&#8217;s do our part in creating a better classroom for our students, by preparing ourselves to be an<em> exemplary science teacher.<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>I&#8217;m sure everyone has a teacher that you probably will remember for the rest of your life &#8211; be it your English teacher, your soccer <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2019\/09\/redefining-teaching-being-an-exemplary-science-teacher\/\" title=\"Redefining teaching: Being an Exemplary Science Teacher\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2781,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exemplary-science-teaching"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2781"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2358"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2406,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2358\/revisions\/2406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}