{"id":5131,"date":"2023-09-20T21:21:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T01:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/?p=5131"},"modified":"2023-09-20T21:21:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T01:21:27","slug":"what-it-means-to-be-exemplary-in-teaching-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2023\/09\/what-it-means-to-be-exemplary-in-teaching-science\/","title":{"rendered":"What it Means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 closer look at what that means! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever had a teacher who just went by the textbook and gave you textbook notes? Have you ever felt as if the material had no meaning or value? I am sure everyone has had those experiences, and that is why it is crucial for us to all learn about exemplary teaching. This style of teaching is life-changing. It helps get the students engaged and opens up the student’s minds. It guides the students to want to learn. Here are some examples of being exemplary in the classroom…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Getting to know your students <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Showing interests in your students lives outside of the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Connecting lessons to your students interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collaboration with parents <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hands-on activities <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Student-led activities <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bringing science to life<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Making lessons memorable <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Emotional connections with lessons <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Make the classroom environment comfortable for both parents and students <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • We can tell we are being exemplary science teachers when our students are engaging in the activities in a meaningful way. Our students will be excited to learn!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Steps I will take to be an exemplary science teacher <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Include hands-on activities in my classroom <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Incorporate STEM into my lessons <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Connect my lessons to my students<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Projects that are student led <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Getting my students outside to explore the sciences first hand <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lessons tailored to students interests <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bring science to life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        My Classroom as an Exemplary Science Teacher <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Being an Exemplary science teacher in my classroom is a big goal of mine. In order to accomplish this goal I hope to implement the “bringing science to life” concept. This is the first step I will take. In my classroom, I hope to tailor each lesson to the students personally. In order to do this I will have to get to know my students individually. Above are some examples of how I will apply the exemplary concept. So what makes a science teacher exemplary? well, like stated many time, you have to go above and beyond for your students. Below you will find a video that better describes this concept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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