GED 102 : TEACHING

SCIENCE IN THE
ELEMENTARY GRADES
(Physics, Earth and Space Science)
 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• The course includes understanding of spiraling
basic science concepts and application of science
inquiry in Physics, Earth and Space Science and
the use of teaching strategies in elementary
science, development of instructional materials
and assessment. Content topics in Physics
include Force, Motion and Energy. In Earth and
Space Science, content topics include Geology,
Meteorology and Astronomy.
 THE SCIENCE FRAMEWORK IN THE K TO 12
• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
- the ultimate goal of science learning.

• Three Components:
1. Understanding and applying Scientific Knowledge
- science literacy starts with acquisition of knowledge(understood and
applied).
- to understand better scientific knowledge, it is best to understand first
“What is SCIENCE?”.
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2. Developing and Demonstrating Scientific Attitude and Values

*Scientific Attitudes:

a. Curiosity
b. Humility
c. open-mindedness
d. Intellectual Honesty
e. Perseverance
f. Skepticism
g. Creative and Innovative
h. Rational
i. Objectivity
j. Innovative 4
3. Performing Inquiry Scientific Skills
- “A science oriented mind is a questioning mind.”

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APPROACHES, MODELS AND PRACTICES USED
IN THE FRAMEWORK:
1. Multi- Interdisciplinary Approach
- the use of two or more subject areas in one lesson or activity.
2. Science – Technology Society (STS) Approach
- an interdisciplinary field that examines how science and technology shape
societies, cultures and environments and how social, cultural and environmental
factors that shape the development of science and technology.
3. Problems/Issue Based Learning
- method of and teaching which allows students to focus on how and what
they will learn.
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4. Inquiry – based Approach
- anchored on the idea of seeking for truth, information or
knowledge.
5. Constructivism
- a theory that explains about how people learn by constructing
their own understanding and knowledge of the world through prior
experiences and reflecting on those experiences.
6. Social Cognition Learning Model
- introduced by Lev Vygotsky where he asserts that culture is the
primary factor of individual development.
7. Learning Style Theory
- “All learners are created equally
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but learn differently.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICALLY LITERATE PERSONS:
1.Critical and Creative Problem Solver
2.Responsible Steward of Nature
3.Innovative and Inventive Thinker
4.Informed Decision Maker
5.Effective Communicator.
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THANK YOU!
Rahimah S. Mackno

Phone
09267583255
Email
rahimahmackno@gmail.com