SEMINAR-WORKSHOP on Active Learning

Strategies in Teaching Science

SubjectsBy Rachel M. Tacubao Paula Marie M. LlidoBsed – 3 biological sciences

RationaleThis proposal is in accordance to the outcomes of the observations and

gathered data during the Science class of

Miss Rea Jane G. Manongsong in the

Grade 7 – Periwinkle section at puntod

national high school

RationaleThus, Active

Learning Strategy (ASL) with various

methods/activities will be introduced to the

Science teachers in all grade level in Puntod National High School through the proposed Seminar/Workshop.

General ObjectiveThis proposal aims to improve the teaching strategy of the Science teachers by Introducing various methods/activities under Active Learning Strategy that will enrich the learning of the students.

ObjectivesAt the end of the proposed Seminar-Workshop, the teachers shall be able to:•(Cognitive) report formulated activities in ASL correctly through group powerpoint presentation; •(Psychomotor) apply ASL accurately through demonstration in classroom sessions. •(Affective) Show value in teaching profession creatively through wall painting.

According to Cimer (2011) that the main reasons for learning difficulties were the nature of the topic, the teachers’ style of teaching students’ learning and studying habits, students’ negative feelings and attitudes towards the topic, and lack of resources.

To overcome these difficulties and make their Science learning more effective, Cimer (2011) suggested such strategies as teaching Science through the use of visual materials, teaching through practical works, using different teaching strategies, reducing the content of the Science curriculum, ....

.....using various study techniques, teaching Science through connecting the topics with daily life, making Science learning interesting, and increasing the number of Science questions.

PROPOSED INNOVATION

Seminar-Workshop

Group Work Methods By using group work, educators teach students how to learn from one another's ideas.Learning Tournaments

Jigsaws  Gallery Walks

Innovative Method for Application and

Analysis Students are required to justify answers, apply information, or analyze ideas in a creative way.Civic Engagement and Service LearningCampus Based LearningSocratic Volleyball Questioning

FUNDS

Time

Participants

Funds

STAKEHOLDERSDivision Office- DepEd

PTA

TimePreparation at least 1-2 months

securing the assistance of the stakeholdersinviting speakers

Division Office- DepEdeducation professors

Participants This seminar workshop is intended for Science teachers to hone their teaching/facilitating skills The principal will contact them and will highly encourage them to participate

product •Weekly Documentation report (to be passed to the principal)•Principal observation

The participants who attended the seminar workshop are expected to apply what they learn in their classrooms.

Cimer, Atille. (2011). What makes biology difficult and effective: students’ views. Karadeniz Technical University. Trabzon, Turkey.

Chickering, A. W. & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. AAHE Bulletin, 39(7), 3-7.

Heppner, F. (2007). Teaching the large college class: A guidebook for instructors with multitudes. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Hyman, R. T. (1979). Strategic questioning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

K to 12 Curriculum Guide: Science. 2013.

http://serc.carleton.edu/k12/teaching_strategies.htmlhttps://www.cte.cornell.edu/documents/presentations/Active%20Learning%20%20Creating%20Excitement%20in%20the%20Classroom%20-%20Handout.pdf