Create Beautiful DesignsSection #3: STEM Conceptions, Misconceptions & Transformational Learning with Children
People have many different conceptions (and misconceptions) about science and nature. As future educators it is critical to understand how your students conceptions of science and nature change over time. Consider the classic kindergarten activity where children trace their shadow with chalk and then come back to study how ti changes over time. While we as teachers might accept a kindergartener's misconception that what causes changing shadows is the movement of the sun across the sky, by the third grade teachers need to correct their student's conception that the earth's rotation makes it appear that the sun is moving. We explored other common science conceptions in class and the short article below is an excellent review of your student's conceptions and misconceptions of science/nature and the rationale for teaching conceptual transformation. The Platypus is a mammal that lays eggs which can confuse many learners due to scientific misconceptions. How would you introduce this unique mammal to your students? Reading for Week: The Science Teacher (2020). Misconceptions and conceptual change in science education. Website. Article Link (Links to an external site.) Reflection QuestionsAfter the article, please consider these reflection questions:
Edtech & AI ChallengeAfter viewing the video and reading the short articles, use your favorite AI Program to write a summary of the following prompts:
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