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Ways to Achieve Scientific Literacy Promising Approaches
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Active learning l cooperative learning l misconceptions / concept change l constructivism l inquiry practices l problem-based learning l case study Science-Technology-Society Real-world connections Integration of prior learning Interdisciplinary approach
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Teacher Skills & Competencies Teacher education programs should develop basic skills and competencies that give the teacher an ability to: communicate more collaboratively. use technology.
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relate theory to practical, real world experiences. relate content across disciplines and to work with teachers of diverse backgrounds. apply academic and technical knowledge. work with secondary and post-secondary faculty.
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design instructional assessments. develop a comprehensive level of knowledge and skill in the use of a variety of teaching methods. develop life-long learning skills and attitudes. instill pride in the profession.
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Teachers as Change Agents Embrace the Spirit of Science longing to know and understand questioning all things searching for empirical facts respecting logic considering the premises considering the consequences
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Teachers as Change Agents Employ the “Rational Powers” recalling and imagining classifying and generalizing comparing and evaluating analyzing and synthesizing deducing and inferring
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Scientific Literacy The central questions are: “How can science be taught to help students become skilled in creative and critical thinking?” “How can pre-service teachers be taught to help students become skilled in creative and critical thinking?”
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