Depending upon the language you use the phrase "science teaching," it conjures up different meanings and attitudes in the minds of our youth. In some cultures, science classes do not rate very high among students, although at the same time, they will assure you that...
In four of the last five posts, I've explored the question, Why do we teach science? from four points of view. Using a template by R. Stephen Turner, I've presented the arguments for teaching science from economic, democratic, and skills points of view. In this post,...
Last week I was asked to contribute to the Room for Debate discussion site on The Opinion Pages of the New York Times. On a nearly daily basis, Room for Debate posses a questions, and solicits contributions from four or five individuals. The Room for Debate topics...
The Art of Teaching Science has been identified as one of 15 top science teaching blogs by Maria Magher's blog. We are very thrilled to be one of the weblogs on Maria's list. There you will find a collection of science teaching blogs that you might find relevant to...
I've returned to writing posts on the Art of Teaching Science weblog after 3 1/2 week hiatus. I spent most of the time in Texas participating the Round Top Antiques Festival, witnessing the blooming of the Texas Bluebonnets, and reading about the curriculum changes...
I've returned to writing posts on the Art of Teaching Science weblog after 3 1/2 week hiatus. I spent most of the time in Texas participating the Round Top Antiques Festival, witnessing the blooming of the Texas Bluebonnets, and reading about the curriculum changes...
