Blog Chapter 11
I was unaware of the decrease in skilled students who want to turn their talents towards teaching science. With the increasing need for science skills in todays world the united states is at a disadvantage with this correlation of less science teachers, and more scientific illiteracy. One problem that I saw directly related to this that the book talked about was science teachers are resistant to implementing new teaching technology because of limited time. I believe this directly effects the decrease in skilled science students.
The new study we discussed in class about how students learn and preform better when taught on whiteboards and he Principles and Standards document stating that “technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics” synthesize beautifully. The photo in the book about interactive whiteboards and laptops being available for students to use and save their work in class is a great technology integration. I learned that technology is a great mathematical tool and support is needed for technology’s implementation in classrooms.
Fostering mathematical problem solving was one of my favorite sections of the chapter. I was already aware of the problem solving softwares available, but I wasn’t aware of the great tools they are for students to practice logic, data analysis, algebra, and graphing concepts. I played Zoombinis: Logical Journey when I was young. I just thought it was a fun game and I didn’t know all the great skills I was learning. I think this shows the efficacy of the programs.
As a teacher I will do my best to help my colleagues become accepting of implementing teaching technology. This was a big problem that I saw with the problem of science illiteracy. If I need to take on an extra lunch duty or study hall so one of my fellow teachers has the time they need to implement the technology for science teaching then that is something I will do.
Teaching doesn’t end when I leave my job. I have an expertise that I can use in the home. I also have friends and family that will need advice on how to teach their children and other children they are involved with. I will recommend software and games like the problem solving software we saw in this chapter to help prepare students and give them practice in mathematical and other subjects. With a little extra help and practice I could have perhaps been better at math, if I can help another potential student not have to worry about math, awesome.
How many montana districts are using the white boards we discussed in this class?
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