{"id":2959,"date":"2020-09-08T23:03:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T03:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=2959"},"modified":"2020-09-08T23:03:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T03:03:32","slug":"a-note-to-the-teacher-exemplary-science-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2020\/09\/a-note-to-the-teacher-exemplary-science-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"A Note to the Teacher: Exemplary Science Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does means to be an exemplary science teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exemplary science teachers are those who utilize other means than what we see in a traditional classroom. They strive to reach <strong>equilibrium<\/strong> with both assessment and inquiry &#8211; this can be achieved by focusing on the way we teach and the way we want our students to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2020\/09\/equilibrium_in_a_system.gif?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2967\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?attachment_id=2967\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As exemplary science teachers, we want to be able to <strong>control<\/strong> what our students learn from our lessons but oftentimes the students decide for themselves what they <em>actually<\/em> learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment-based Learning and Inquiry-based Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no <strong>equation<\/strong> for a perfect classroom, but a near close one is equal parts assessment and inquiry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assessment-based leaning allows us to measure student growth and understanding while ensuring they are on track with course standards. It is essential that we monitor where each individual student is so that they stay on track for success.<\/li><\/ul>\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\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.38.06-PM.png?resize=669%2C329\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2971\" width=\"669\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.38.06-PM.png?w=807&amp;ssl=1 807w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.38.06-PM.png?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.38.06-PM.png?resize=768%2C379&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inquiry-based learning allows us to venture beyond the comfort zones of both our students and ourselves. This can be led by either the student or yourself. To achieve this style of learning you must make time for student reflection and other forms of discussion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.15.15-PM.png?resize=903%2C706&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.15.15-PM.png?w=903&amp;ssl=1 903w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.15.15-PM.png?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-08-at-9.15.15-PM.png?resize=768%2C600&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><figcaption>Credit to @trev_mackenzie for this incredible illustration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which science course you are teaching &#8211; your student will thrive in a <strong>spontaneous<\/strong> environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on how to achieve an exemplary science teacher status:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 &#8211; Understand the needs of both the classroom and the individual students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter 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\">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! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/scienceteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#scienceteaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EDT431?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EDT431<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ms. Wilson (@B_P_W_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/B_P_W_\/status\/1303518220972949504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 &#8211; Incorporate time for inquiry-based learning such as student-led discussions and traveling outside of the classroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube 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=\"Inquiry-Based Learning in the Science Classroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BbqPaKTsDIU?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><figcaption>In this video, we see an example of inquiry-based learning happening outside of the classroom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3 &#8211; Assess students regularly in different manners &#8211; exams, group projects, interviews, etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube 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=\"Purpose of Assessments: The Why?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JHZsz_j_z7A?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><figcaption>In this video, the importance of assessment is highlighted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cTeaching is the one profession that<br> creates all other professions.\u201d<\/p><cite>&#8211; Unknown<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>What does means to be an exemplary science teacher? 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