as a Subject

This is the Scientific World This is the Scientific World ViewView

1.1. The universe is understandable.The universe is understandable.2.2. The universe is a vast single system in which The universe is a vast single system in which

the basic rules everywhere are the same. the basic rules everywhere are the same. 3.3. Scientific ideas are subject to change.Scientific ideas are subject to change.4.4. Scientific knowledge is durable.Scientific knowledge is durable.5.5. Science cannot provide complete answers to Science cannot provide complete answers to

all questions.all questions.

NATURE OF SCIENCE

• SCIENCE is defined as organized knowledge, sometimes referred to as empirical knowledge.

• SCIENCE is a field of scientific inquiry.

TrueTested In accordance

with facts and evidences

ExploreProbe Look deeper

NATURE OF SCIENCE

• SCIENCE is a method, a technique and a system.

• SCIENCE is about nature and natural phenomena.

Activity basedDiscovery-

oriented

Appreciation for “the beautiful and the wonderful”

Anything discovered assumes meaningful and lasting mementos.

NATURE OF SCIENCE

• SCIENCE deals with real objects and events.

• SCIENCE demands perseverance, diligence and sacrifice.

Authentic experiences

Humility and simple things are worth emulating.

Learning is achieved through life-like learning exposures.

What sustains your interest in Science?

Interest in SCIENCE

• Science as a subject deals with almost everything in the environment.

• The instructional materials that can be used in teaching are abundant, rich and easily available.

• The principles and laws in science when applied enables us to come up with new and improved products.

Interest in SCIENCE

• Equipped with scientific knowledge we become creative.

• Scientific knowledge and procedures make us competent.

• Science teaching keeps us abreast with discoveries and inventions, thus at pace with global trends and modernization.

Goals of

Teaching

GOALSGOALS

Science Teaching aims to:

• develop scientific attitudes and values;

• acquire skill in employing the scientific method;

Attitude- one’s frame of mind

Define the problem.Formulate hypothesis.Test the hypothesis.Analyze and interpret

data.Formulate conclusion.

Open-mindedness

Curiosity

Critical-mindedness

Creativity

Persistence

Objectivity

Values – morality and ethical standards

Sense of responsibility

Perseverance

Persistence

Sincerity

Honesty

Loyalty

Helpfulness, etc.

Science Teaching aims to:

• gain functional knowledge and information;

• Arouse and sustain interest in future science-based pursuits.

Knowledge of science facts, concepts and generalizations be applied to real life.

Inspires and motivates the youth to pursue science careers

Science Teaching aims to:

• Develop desirable social attitudes.

ToleranceRespect for the opinions

of othersAcceptance towards

criticismsCooperationSharing of findings and

resourcesReadiness to extend

expertise

TRANSLATING GOALS TRANSLATING GOALS INTO INSTRUCTIONAL INTO INSTRUCTIONAL

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

PREPARING INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

• Lesson objectives are stated in behavioral terms

Easily observablemeasurable

Seen in the change of learners’ behavior

• Quantifiable• Accurate• reliable

Behavioral objectives must be stated using behavioral action words such as the following.

• Describe• Compute• Identify• Illustrate• Prove• Analyze• Distinguish• Estimate• Interpret• Plot a graph

• Justify• Predict• Integrate • Generalize• Synthesize• Construct• Specify• Relate• infer

OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCE OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCE INTSTRUCTIONINTSTRUCTION

• On knowledge • Students should be able to gain knowledge that they can apply in:a. Explaining the occurrence of

events in their surroundings,b. Answering questions they are

confronted with, andc. Satisfying the curiosities of

children

• On Skills in Employing the Science Processes

• Students should be able to classify, predict and interpret things as they investigate and search for information.

• On Values and Attitudes

• Science instruction must be able to arouse and sustain variety of interest that may lead to healthful and enjoyable hobbies, pursuits of daily science-based activities and future plan to pursue science profession.

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