Introduction: Welcome to the Teaching Profession Presented by Frank H. Osborne, Ph. D. © 2015 EMSE 3123 Math and Science in Education 1

Introduction Welcome to the Teaching Profession. You are in the process of becoming a Math and Science Teacher. This will require you to –Understand the purposes of teaching –Organize instruction –Recognize personal meaning in teaching and learning –Personalize the teaching of math and science –Manage classrooms/laboratories and maintain discipline 2

S.T.E.M. S.T.E.M. refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Mathematics is the purest science. Science generally means the natural sciences, including Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences and Life Science Engineering and Technology are applications of mathematics and the sciences. 3

Position of US in the World Position in science is 23 rd. 4

Position of US in the World Position in mathematics is 36 th. 5

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Instructional Theory Instructional Theory is the statement of the principles on which instruction is based. These principles provide the foundation for science instruction in conjunction with learning theory. 6

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Learning Theory Learning Theory is the statement of the principles on which learning is based. These principles provide the foundation for science instruction in conjunction with instructional theory. 7

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Personal Differences Different students learn in different ways. Knowledge of Learning Styles can help the teacher to reach all students in the science classroom. 8

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Classroom Management The importance of maintaining a safe and supportive environment as well as classroom discipline is important to the overall effectiveness of math and science teaching. 9

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Time Management Everyone in the education business lives by the clock and the calendar. Time management involves the skills of planning lessons and laboratory activities that fit within the allotted time schedule as well as being able to complete an entire course of study in the term permitted. 10

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Experience All of us in the education business learn from our experiences. Reflection on our experiences and those shared by others helps us to utilize what works well and discard methods or activities that do not work effectively. 11

Becoming an Effective Teacher Important considerations are involved in math and science teaching. Preparation Probably the most important factor of all. 12

Levels of Math and Science Instruction Elementary Instruction This is now generally understood to mean grades K-4, K-5 or K-6, depending on the structure of the school district. It can generally be accomplished by Elementary Educators without any specialization in math or science. 13

Levels of Math and Science Instruction Middle School Science Instruction It used to be that teachers with elementary certificates taught middle school math and science. The modern way is to use middle school specialists. In New Jersey, this means the following: 14

Levels of Math and Science Instruction Middle School Instruction a. a teacher with elementary (K-6) certification who has also completed 15 credits in a science area adolescent psychology the appropriate Middle School Praxis exam b. a teacher with P-12 certification in the appropriate area 15

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