Teaching Contexts That Influence Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Teacher and Science Teacher Identity Development Part 1 by

Questions

Nathan_Utting — 2025-03-17 01:52:47 UTC

Do you think preservice teachers will help elementary schools that are located in urban areas? Why or why not?
How often do you wish science was taught back when you were an elementary school student?
What kind of teaching approach do you think is most helpful in getting students to be excited about science?

2025-03-19 21:32:35 UTC

1) I would say it depends on their science background, which could affect their attitudes towards teaching science.

2) I wished science was taught more, and in a way that got us more interested into learning science.

3) I think science should be taught in an engaging and interactive way (more hands-on activities, more observing and drawing conclusions). Additionally, it should be relatable and relevant, so students can personally connect with it and be interested in it.

melissamarthi — 2025-03-19 21:34:08 UTC

1. Yes, preservice teachers can help urban elementary schools. They bring new ideas, energy, and a desire to make a difference. They also learn from experienced teachers and understand the challenges of urban schools.
2. I wish science was taught more often in elementary school. It is fun and helps kids learn about the world in exciting ways.
3. Hands-on learning is the best way to get students excited about science. Experiments, real-life examples, and outdoor activities make science fun and easy to understand.

Rosalynn

2025-03-19 21:34:58 UTC

I think in general, the more practice you have, the more experience you will have.
I can't really remember how often I was taught science, but I remember some projects were fun, so I guess it's a nice subject.
I think a hands-on approach. Students hate sitting at desks all day, and I think a hands-on approach is a fun way to get them moving around and discover. Especially when science requires observations.

Victoria

2025-03-19 21:35:11 UTC

1) Yes I believe that There are some advantages to this. One could be greater exposure to science topics.

2) I would like for science to be taught more often. It is fun and engaging and students can get a sense of the world around them.

3) Hands on projects. students are much more engaged and understand concepts more with tangible objects.

Christina Zhang

2025-03-19 21:37:03 UTC

I think it would be helpful because in a different setting and working condition, they can learn different methods and techniques they can use if they didn’t have the right resources, materials, etc.
I think science should be taught more often.
I believe hands on learning where it is engaging and interactive for students.

Yawen

2025-03-19 21:39:02 UTC

I think it depend on different teachers. 2. I wish science should be a daily subject, just like my student teaching school.

I think hands-on experiments and real-world problem is helpful in getting students to be excited about science.