Learn research-based strategies for K-12 science education, focusing on student misconceptions, mental models, and effective instructional planning.
Learn research-based strategies for K-12 science education, focusing on student misconceptions, mental models, and effective instructional planning.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Smithsonian Science Education Center's The Science of Teaching Science Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and analyze student misconceptions in science. Develop effective strategies to address misconceptions. Implement metacognitive approaches in science teaching. Create research-based instructional plans. Assess and improve student understanding of scientific concepts.
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This course includes:
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There are 4 courses in this program
Science: A Work in Progress
Course 1 · 1 Week to complete0
That's So Meta(cognitive)
Course 2 · 1 Week to complete · 4 modules
Teaching Energy Concepts
Course 3 · 1 Week to complete0
Teaching Science: Understanding Conceptual Change
Course 4 · 1 Week to complete0
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