A recent poll reported that very few people in the US accept the theory of evolution as a valid explanation for the creation of life on Earth. According to the National Center for Science Education, in a 24-country poll, 41% of...
Read MoreIn our view, teaching is professional artistry. As such, not only is your work as a science teacher an artistic one, but the way teachers are educated should also embrace professional artistry. Many years ago, I was working on...
Read MoreThere is an interesting discussion right now on the NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching) list about the relative impact of bringing scientists into science classrooms, K-8. As one researcher said, it all...
Read MoreAs teachers, we typically use three general approaches to assess student progress. These include: diagnostic assessment—assessing prior knowledge, attitudes, and abilities, formative assessments–everyday methods...
Read MoreLori Kobelan emailed me linking me to Education Hall of Fame: 10 Teachers who made history. Throughout our experience as a student, we all had at least one “hall of fame” teacher, a teacher that inspired us, believed...
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