What standards do I think that I will struggle with the most?
That's easy at this point of the semester - "Content and Activity Selection" is where I am weakest. The issues of appropriate science content for me at this piont is a concern, because I have less experience in actual science than any other area I will be teaching in.
History of science? Love it.
Philisophical issues and social barrierers to the free study of science? Check.
Managing the learning process? Got it.
But the experience in what content is most appropriate, or applicable - and to what age group - that is a quandary for me right now. Not that I'm worried; I'm smart enough to know that I don't know everything. (And the more I learn, the more I realize that.) So I am ready to give it my best. We can't be afraid of learning.
That's what was so confounding to me about our class discussion(s) about the assessment and grading systems in this class. Hey, I want to protect my grade point as much as anyone else, but we shouldn't let fear of a different process for learning (and demonstrating that learning) keep us from a challenge. Why are we in college anyway? Hopefully to learn from different perspectives and views. The "same old-same old" in assessments and grading procedures would be boring.
But I digress. As to the standards, I am hoping to find the resources and the acumen to effectively teach and inspire my students in science, just as in every discipline. I look forward to the semester.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
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