Lecture Week 1 Monday, 23 February 2015 Learn about how to teach
Scientific literacy Sceptical Makes informed decisions Asks questions Takes time to develop Role is to develop in children Try to get strategies to apply what they learn in everyday life Scientific discourse: Talk about it Ask kids "why?" Should always ask questions
How can we make students scientifically literate? - The Nature of Science (NOS)
Technology: Designing as well as implementing "Balanced Way" (Syllabus) -> Integrate Science
Focus on Working Scientifically (WS) Working Technologically (WT) Working Scientifically 1. Questions and Predict 2. Plan and conduct investigations 3. Process and analyse date 4. Communicate findings Working Technologically 1. Explore and define a task 2. Generate and develop ideas 3. Produce Solutions 4. Evaluate