Science 1: Associate degree in Education - Lecture 1: Introduction

Science 1 Associate Degree in Education Fall 2014 DR. ARSHAD BASHIR Assistant Professor in Educational LeadershipDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Why we teach Science? 1. Value of Scientific knowledge in our lives2. Science relates to our lives 3. Science brings curiosity and creativity in our lives What's in the course? 1. Science contents and Pedagogical (teaching) skills 2. Core concepts in Physical, Life and Earth Science3. Implementation of Grade 1-5 Science curriculum Course Outcomes At the end of this course, you must understand: 1. Ecological system and it's interdependence 2. Effect of human activity on ecosystem 3. Physical, chemical and biological processes in ecosystem 4. The ecosystem processes and it's relation with energy 5. Matter and practice theory 6. Chemical reactions and their results 7. Relationship of force, mass and motion 8. Science teaching models 9. Read, record, analyze data10. Meaningful presentation of research data Teaching-Learning Framework At the end of this course, you must be able to: Apply inquiry to the teaching of science at the elementary levelIdentify, adapt, and modify investigations that lead to conceptual understandingDesign science investigations around core conceptsUnderstand the need for learning progressionsRecognize common misconceptions and be able to respond Use open-ended questions to assess children’s conceptual understandingProvide children with exciting science experiences that extend their natural fascination with the world and help them learn the science skills and concepts they will need in later schooling and in lifeReflect on their teaching to develop a personal approach to the teaching of science Assignment/HomeworkWhat do you think why we teach science? (Go to discussion board on LMS and share your thoughts) 2. Go the link and see the Science Curriculum