Science Philosophy

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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Science Philosophy

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! nice

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