INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING

SCIENCE
Prepared by: Ms. Lorrie Mae G. Encabo Lpt
Faculty Member
July 10, 2020 Friday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TEACHING SCIENCE
• People in general don’t like science, and elementary
school teachers are no different from the rest of the
general public. - COLBURN
 TEACHING SCIENCE
• People in general don’t like science, and elementary
school teachers are no different from the rest of the
general public. - COLBURN

• The quality of science education in schools is greatly

influenced by the quality of science teachers.
• Science teachers must have the chance to
conduct research in regard to science teaching
and learning and to share the results of their
studies with their colleagues.
• Science teachers must have the chance to
conduct research in regard to science teaching
and learning and to share the results of their
studies with their colleagues.

• Student’s interest in science is directly linked

to the quality of teaching as well as learning
interactions provided by their science
teachers.
• Science has a rapidly changing knowledge base
and expanding relevance to society.
 WHEN CAN YOU SAY
THAT A SCIENCE
TEACHER IS EFFECTIVE?
• Develop students’ skills in searching for
answers to questions about materials and
phenomena in the environment, and
those who empower their students to
grow to become informed decision makers
in the society.
• Evaluate their own practice and use these
insights to develop challenging learner-
centered experiences.
• Indeed, effective Science teachers are…

REFLECTIVE
• Indeed, effective Science teachers are…

REFLECTIVE

COLLABORATIVE
• Indeed, effective Science teachers are…

REFLECTIVE

COLLABORATIVE

LIFELONG LEARNERS
CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• Shortage of qualified science teachers
 CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• Shortage of qualified science teachers
• Lack of quality textbooks
 CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• Shortage of qualified science teachers
• Lack of quality textbooks
• Inadequate equipment
 CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• Shortage of qualified science teachers
• Lack of quality textbooks
• Inadequate equipment
• Large classes
 CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• Shortage of qualified science teachers
• Lack of quality textbooks
• Inadequate equipment
• Large classes
• Lack of support from administrators, etc.
QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE SCIENCE TEACHERS

• PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
• PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
 PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Professional knowledge includes knowledge

of science content, knowledge of pedagogical
content, knowledge of general pedagogy and
knowledge of science curriculum.
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• This category outlines what teachers are

expected to do to achieve quality learning
outcomes- the objective of science
education. It also expects teachers to work
with the learners , colleagues , parents and
other community members to achieve this
objective.
 PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Professional attributes are those
characteristics that enable teachers to
embrace change to develop and improve
teaching practice as well as sustain
professional growth. Professional attributes
include being reflective, committed to
improvement, and becoming active members
of their personal community.
2018 in PISA ( Program for International Student
Assessment Result)

PHILIPPINES RANK 2ND LOWEST IN SCIENCE.

ANY QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS?
1. According to him, people in general don’t like
science, and elementary school teachers are no
different from the rest of the general public.
1. According to him, people in general don’t
like science, and elementary school teachers
are no different from the rest of the general
public.
ANSWER : COLBURN
2. The quality of science education in schools is
greatly influenced by the ________ of science
teachers.
2. The quality of science education in schools is
greatly influenced by the ________ of science
teachers.

• Answer : quality
3. Science teachers must have the chance to
conduct ________ in regard to science teaching
and learning and to share the results of their
studies with their colleagues
3. Science teachers must have the chance to
conduct ________ in regard to science teaching
and learning and to share the results of their
studies with their colleagues.

Answer : research
4. Indeed, effective Science teachers are…

___________

___________

____________
4. Indeed, effective Science teachers are…

REFLECTIVE

COLLABORATIVE

LIFELONG LEARNERS
5. ________ are those characteristics that
enable teachers to embrace change to develop
and improve teaching practice as well as sustain
professional growth.
5. ________ are those characteristics that
enable teachers to embrace change to develop
and improve teaching practice as well as sustain
professional growth.

Answer: Professional attributes

5. ___________ includes knowledge of science
content, knowledge of pedagogical content,
knowledge of general pedagogy and knowledge
of science curriculum.
Answer: Professional attributes
5. ___________ includes knowledge of science
content, knowledge of pedagogical content,
knowledge of general pedagogy and knowledge
of science curriculum.

Answer: Professional Knowledge

Quiz and Assignment will be posted via
Edmodo.
Thank you and stay
safe!!

- Ms. Lorrie