Can you modify my Science Philosophy feedback by correcting all the changes that need to be made by the instructor? I will upload his feedback sheet as well to give a better understanding on what I am needing to be done.

Kaniesha Montgomery

SME 432

Science Philosophy

February 4, 2021

· How do humans learn, and how will you help your students learn science?

Humans learn through different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing. Visual learners learn best from seeing information to process it. Auditory learners learn from listening to the given words. Kinesthetic learners learn best from doing hands-on activities. Reading/writing learners can retain the most information through reading and writing. I will help my students learn science by providing my students with opportunities to learn topics in-depth; I will use science in a meaningful context and help them be able to engage in scientific practices.

· What should be included in the science curriculum, and what will you focus on if the time for teaching science is limited?

The Science curriculum should include Earth science, Physical science, and Life science in science curriculum. If my time for teaching science is limited, I will focus on understanding the nature of science. I want my students to be knowledgeable of what science is. I want them to have the opportunity to use scientific inquiry and develop the ability to think and act to understand scientific inquiry.

· What is your role and function as a science teacher?

My role and function as a science teacher are to encourage my students to be curious and respect the natural world. I have to help students learn by imparting knowledge to them and setting up a situation in which my students can and will learn effectively. My role and function as a science teacher are to make sure every student leaves out of my classroom knowing they learned something about science.

· What is the role and function of the student of science?

The student of science’s role and function is to learn what they are being taught while in class. Students should be able to take what they have learned and apply it in their everyday lives. Students’ roles and functions are to meet their academic expectations. They should be open-minded when it comes to learning new knowledge.

Each of you has your 1st science philosophy. As you may know, a philosophy is a work in progress. Typically, your personal philosophy will stand alone, but share certain characteristics in common with others. Phrases like “hands-on”, “exploration”, “self-taught”, “teachers as mentors”, and “independent learners” were common themes in each philosophy I read. Now, I want you to consider combining each section, so that your philosophy flows from one paragraph (anywhere from ½ pg).

Being specific has its place, as long as one does not mention exact assignments. There is no right or wrong. Remember, your science teaching philosophy should kind of be a “snap-shot” of how you will mange your classroom.

Also think about: classroom management, goal-setting, constructivism, inquiry, but avoid declarative statements.

My point is this: Your philosophy should act to guide you throughout your teaching experience.

Resources

ucat.osu.edu/read/teaching-portfolio/philosophy

ucat.osu.edu/read/teaching-portfolio/philosophy/guidance

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The three most common ways humans learn are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Visually, they can see the information in a textbook. Auditory learning is when they hear the information. Kinesthetic learning is using motion to learn. I will help my students learn science by using all three learning strategies. I will make them read material from a textbook and I will write it on the board. My students will hear me repeat the same material several times until I am sure they understand it. I will teach my students by using hand motions and associate certain motions with certain words. I will also have many hands on activities for them to do. Since I will teach a lower grade, the science curriculum will include basic science. The curriculum will include life science about plants, animals and people. It will also include Earth and sky science and some physical science. If time for teaching science is limited, I will focus on teaching the most important lessons. In my opinion, the most important things to teach would be life science. I could quickly incorporate the weather every morning with calendar math. My role as a science teacher is to teach children all about science. More importantly, I want to open up their minds and allow them to see the world differently. The more they learn about our Earth and everything on it, I want them to see themselves as individual, special creations. My function is to teach my students new material in a new, exciting way. I will take new, exciting approaches to learning by using many hands on leaning activities, and sensual experiences. I will bring examples into the classroom that go with my objectives. I will teach with enthusiasm and attempt to put a love of science into my students. A student of science must be willing to open up their minds and use their imagination. They must study the given material, read the textbook and pay attention in class. A student of science should understand the mechanical and physical components of nature. They should understand how the Earth and matter therein function and operate. Comment by parker.nelson: AVOID repeating pronouns Comment by parker.nelson: Just be sure you are student centred not teacher centred- ask me at the f2f more about this Comment by parker.nelson: Get someone to think about what theyve never considered- you have accomplished something Comment by parker.nelson: ouch Comment by parker.nelson: not just hands but also Minds-on!
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