I believe science is better taught through discovery and exploration, not by completing a set in stone, step by step procedure that is formed by the Scientific Method. After researching about what the "Nature of Science" is, I found some very useful information. A LOT of people think that science can only be taught in one way, the Scientific Method. There are more and better ways to teach science, such as using the Nature of Science. When researching the Nature of Science I came across this quote, "Although no single universal step-by-step scientific method captures the complexity of doing science, a number of shared values and perspectives characterize a scientific approach to understanding nature. Among these are a demand for naturalistic explanations supported by empirical evidence that are, at least in principle, testable against the natural world. Other shared elements include observations, rational argument, inference, skepticism, peer review and replicability of work." This quote was taken from NSTA.org, which is the National Science Teachers Association's website. I think that quote sums up a lot about teaching the Nature of Science. I think I'll leave my first bit of research at that, and ponder that quote when I begin to research next time.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Diving into "How to Teach the Nature of Science?"
Before I start fully researching my question of "How to Teach the Nature of Science?", I decided that I wanted to learn a little bit more about what the Nature of Science actually is. I think I mostly understand what it is, but I wanted to make sure I understood the basic concept before bringing it into my question.
I believe science is better taught through discovery and exploration, not by completing a set in stone, step by step procedure that is formed by the Scientific Method. After researching about what the "Nature of Science" is, I found some very useful information. A LOT of people think that science can only be taught in one way, the Scientific Method. There are more and better ways to teach science, such as using the Nature of Science. When researching the Nature of Science I came across this quote, "Although no single universal step-by-step scientific method captures the complexity of doing science, a number of shared values and perspectives characterize a scientific approach to understanding nature. Among these are a demand for naturalistic explanations supported by empirical evidence that are, at least in principle, testable against the natural world. Other shared elements include observations, rational argument, inference, skepticism, peer review and replicability of work." This quote was taken from NSTA.org, which is the National Science Teachers Association's website. I think that quote sums up a lot about teaching the Nature of Science. I think I'll leave my first bit of research at that, and ponder that quote when I begin to research next time.
I believe science is better taught through discovery and exploration, not by completing a set in stone, step by step procedure that is formed by the Scientific Method. After researching about what the "Nature of Science" is, I found some very useful information. A LOT of people think that science can only be taught in one way, the Scientific Method. There are more and better ways to teach science, such as using the Nature of Science. When researching the Nature of Science I came across this quote, "Although no single universal step-by-step scientific method captures the complexity of doing science, a number of shared values and perspectives characterize a scientific approach to understanding nature. Among these are a demand for naturalistic explanations supported by empirical evidence that are, at least in principle, testable against the natural world. Other shared elements include observations, rational argument, inference, skepticism, peer review and replicability of work." This quote was taken from NSTA.org, which is the National Science Teachers Association's website. I think that quote sums up a lot about teaching the Nature of Science. I think I'll leave my first bit of research at that, and ponder that quote when I begin to research next time.
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I think this is a good point. I like what you said about how it's better taught through exploration and discovery, and not a set-by-step procedure. I think a lot of time we believe that it is simply following rules, when it can really be the opposite of that.
ReplyDeleteI really like that quote and the topic for your blog. I think that it is important for individuals to understand that teaching/learning science can be in the form of many activities and strategies. There is no "one" correct way to teach/learn science as long as the desired knowledge is obtained.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that it is important to remember we need to let children learn through exploration. Nothing is more powerful than allowing children to learn through their own curiosity. The quote stated we need to explore and back it up with evidence. It is important we are teaching are students these important two steps so they can create well supported statements.
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