{"id":4547,"date":"2022-09-16T20:33:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T00:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=4547"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:32:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:32:31","slug":"putting-your-best-foot-forward-being-an-exemplary-science-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2022\/09\/putting-your-best-foot-forward-being-an-exemplary-science-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Being An Exemplary Science Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The future science educators of our cohort this year have similar worries about what their career will look like and how effective of a teacher they will become. I think that practicing being exemplary teachers today will help us put our best foot forward as we begin our careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Practicing being exemplary science teachers <\/strong>today will help us put our best foot forward.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What does it mean to be an exemplary science teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From what I have learned about being an exemplary science teacher, it’s all about changing your mindset about how to teach science. Here are some of the ways I plan to do that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Understand that every student has preconceptions about science.<\/strong> Some students could come into your class with negative feelings about science. If you acknowledge this and have patience, you have the chance to reignite an interest in science.<\/li>
Invite all students to be part of scientific discovery. <\/strong>Create STEM-centered activities and lessons that the whole class can be involved in.<\/li>
Be as motivated to learn about science as you want your students to be. <\/strong>This goes hand in hand with the previous point. People often learn by example; if you show your students that you are a pioneer in science, they’re bound to get curious.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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YOU can practice being an exemplary science teacher!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Being an exemplary science teacher does not come naturally or overnight. It’s something that takes a little extra effort but makes a world of a difference to your students. Here are a few things you can do to practice being exemplary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Encourage scientific inquiry.<\/strong> Make sure your students’ environment cultivates their need to be curious. Encourage students to ask their questions and investigate things they care about. <\/li>
Include the outdoors in your lessons. <\/strong>Whenever possible,\u00a0try to include nature in your lessons, whether that be keeping a low-maintenance classroom pet or taking students outside.<\/li>
Use<\/strong> relatable examples of science.<\/strong> Try to investigate science that is particularly relevant to your students\u2019 everyday life or interests. For example, if a student is interested in how spider webs are so strong, allow them to go in depth on a project.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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