Teaching Children Science with the Help from DeRosa and Abruscato

Teaching Children Science with the Help from DeRosa and Abruscato

The framework of this course was based on the teachings found in the textbook, Teaching Children Science: a discovery approach written by Donald DeRosa and Joseph Abruscato. Over the course of 15 weeks, I have read the suggestions, insights, ideas, and research presented in this text front to back. This textbook has provided me with a wealth of knowledge on science teaching and learning strategies and techniques, as well as, insights and knowledge on major science concepts.  

DeRosa and Abruscato break the textbook into four major parts. Part one consists of chapters 1-9 which discuss and suggest strategies and techniques that should be used while teaching science. Part two, three and four focus more specifically on major science concepts like the life sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, and space sciences. Parts two, three and four also provide an incredible source of ideas for lesson plans and unit plans for your classroom. 

The major concepts, theories, practices, and strategies that I found important and useful while reading the chapters have been recorded on an electronic portfolio. In addition to reading this textbook, this course helped me create an electronic portfolio that showcases me as a professional teacher candidate, my completed projects, and what I have learned throughout the course. On my eFolio, I have provided a section that is dedicated to presenting my findings from the textbook. I have learned a copious amount of information from this textbook. Using a variety of resources and technologies, I have showcased my knowledge in creative and engaging ways!

To learn more about what I discovered throughout the semester, check out my Electronic Portfolio.