NBPTS Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Proposition 4
- NBCTs model what it means to be an educated person - they read, they question, they create and they are willing to try new things.
- They are familiar with learning theories and instructional strategies and stay abreast of current issues in American education.
- They critically examine their practices on a regular basis to deepen knowledge, expand their repertoire of skills, and incorporate new findings in their practices.
Artifact: Independent Research Project 9/2010 Edu 600
This artifact meets NBPTS Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience.
Rationale:
I have included this independent research project because it aligns with NBPTS proposition 4. This artifact shows my ability to learn new theories and instructional strategies to ensure the students in my classes are getting the best possible instruction on the materials being presented. This artifact discusses the importance of informal hands-on education for students with disabilities in the sciences. Students with disabilities may not be able to engage in traditional lab experiments, but it is up to the teacher to research innovative techniques and then try to implement these to give all students the ability to learn in a hands-on environment.
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Reflection:
This assignment taught me that there is a small percentage of students who are actually serviced through special education programs in the areas of chemistry and engineering. This in turn leads to low representation of students with disabilities in science careers. It inspired me to want to create meaningful hands-on experiences at the aquarium for students with special needs, in order to give them an equal opportunity to experience science-based careers.
This assignment taught me that there is a small percentage of students who are actually serviced through special education programs in the areas of chemistry and engineering. This in turn leads to low representation of students with disabilities in science careers. It inspired me to want to create meaningful hands-on experiences at the aquarium for students with special needs, in order to give them an equal opportunity to experience science-based careers.