The field of science gives the child the great opportunity to explore the world and even the entire universe that will surely develop awareness on natural reality.
Science teachers must be following the principles of modern teaching to be more efficient and effective in molding the competencies of the pupils in the area of Science. In line with this, he/she should adapt the Ideal 21th Century Science Teaching in order to attain the fullest achievement in imparting Science knowledge to the learners.
Science teachers should let the child think deeply regarding the subject. The teacher during the class session should inspire the child to be inquisitive and not merely absorbing facts. Let the child’s mind wander in the discovery of truth.
Science teachers need to implement improvements in content and pedagogical approaches that represent best practices in teaching and learning. In doing this, the teaching instructions would be more animated, lively, interesting and active.
Science teachers should follow the curriculum frameworks for science courses which are organized around subject specific ‘Big Ideas’ with a strong focus on scientific reasoning and inquiry.
Science teachers need to use instructional strategies that require higher-order thinking skills and help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of the topics.
Science teachers should utilize science classroom using a variety of strategies and digital tools that will be catchier and will pull the attention of the learners.
Science teachers must let the learners have actual observations outside the four corners of the room, experience to hold experiments and perform various science activities that would enrich their knowledge.
Indeed, the teachers who are indulged in teaching Science have a lot of ways to apply in order to transform the teaching-learning process and the Science learners to be more fruitful in the study of the subject.
Indeed, the Ideal 21st Century Science teaching is very challenging and productive!
By: Michelle E. Labalan | Teacher I | PutingBuhangin Elementary School | Orion, Bataan
