Relating Theory and Experience Prepare for Interview Course Requirement

1. Join teams for debriefing “topic” (e.g., planning or action) 2. Open interview guide. 3. Identify a recorder/reporter. 4. Respond to “topic” interview questions ( minutes) 5. Report thinking to whole class (2-3 minutes) 6. Dr. Kniseley’s “critique”

 Teams for : PLANNING  Teams for: ACTION

 Backwards design approach – three stages of planning. ◦ Stage 1: Desired Results; Stage 2: Assessment; Stage 3: Planned Learning Experiences  Why is the backwards design approach to planning preferred? ◦ Able to teach with a sense of purpose and direction.  What curriculum materials/resources do teachers use to develop units? ◦ Science kits, text books, district scope and sequence, RI Grade Span Expectations, results of NECAP Science assessments,  Relevant RIPTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

 Stage of the backwards design approach ◦ Stage 3: Planned Learning Experiences  Components of a lesson plan ◦ Learning outcomes, formative assessment ◦ Chart: Time allotted– Student Actions-Teacher Actions; ◦ Beginning of lesson (link to prior learning, clarify goals, establish set) ◦ End of lesson (closure, link to future learning); ◦ Materials, accommodations, cooperative learning  5e model of science instruction ◦ Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate  Relevant RIPTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10

 Approaches to learning science ◦ Hands on, multi-sensory, pictorial, symbolic, combination of the first three.  Preferred approach ◦ Hands on, multi-sensory  Why is it the preferred approach? ◦ Developmentally appropriate (Piaget) ◦ Motivating, engaging, stimulates curiosity ◦ Learning is deeper, lasting ◦ More authentic. Students do what scientists do.  Relates to RIPTS 3 How Children Learn

 What models of teaching do science teachers used most often? ◦ Inquiry, Direct Instruction, Presentation  “Centerpiece” of instruction ◦ Inquiry  Why? ◦ Students do what scientists do. Relates to scientific thinking and inquiry.  Instructional materials (curriculum) do science teachers use to teach science? ◦ Science kits – FOSS, STC; Scientist notebooks, Technology (Video streaming), RI GSEs, district scope and sequence  Methods, strategies, and techniques do science teachers use ◦ Effective questioning and responding (wait time), cooperative learning, integrating subjects, field trips, guest speakers  Relevant RIPTS – 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10.