Ways to Achieve Scientific Literacy Promising Approaches Promising

Ways to Achieve Scientific Literacy Promising Approaches

Promising Approaches Active learning l l l cooperative learning misconceptions / concept change constructivism inquiry practices problem-based learning case study Science-Technology-Society Real-world connections Integration of prior learning Interdisciplinary approach

Teacher Skills & Competencies Teacher education programs should develop basic skills and competencies that give the teacher an ability to: communicate more collaboratively. use technology.

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.

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.

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

Teachers as Change Agents Employ the “Rational Powers” recalling and imagining classifying and generalizing comparing and evaluating analyzing and synthesizing deducing and inferring

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? ”