Direct Instruction vs. Inquiry: How Can We Help Kids Succeed in Science?
Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday
, 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: San Jose Convention Center , Room B2
Presenter(s):
James Marshall Professor of Science Education, CSU, Fresno Stephen Bock Science Coordinator, Fresno County Office of Education
Type: Demonstration
Emphasis: Pedagogy/Techniques
Target Audience: Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13+
Description: Regardless of whether you teach through direct instruction or inquiry, there are instructional strategies that you can use to insure that your students have greater access to and success in science. Based on the latest brain research, these simple strategies will be demonstrated through engaging "discrepant event" strategies.