2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
Science teaching demands a broad range of knowledge and teaching strategies. Especially in middle school science , which demands a knowledge of a broad range of scientific disciplines and practical skills. My science career prior to teaching, during which time I have worked in the fields of analytical chemistry, terrestrial and aquatic biology/ecology, aquaculture engineering, and several other disciplines, has given a me a substantial pool of knowledge, skills, and resources that I can implement in the classroom. This translates into my students having a particularly rich, varied and applicable experience during my courses.
This lesson on interactions in ecosystems is a good example of one of my lessons that contains some examples of my PhD research into competitive interactions between native and introduced fishes. I found linking my own professional experience to be valuable in gaining student trust.
“Science was most certainly his area of expertise, particularly the area of Ecology where his knowledge of the topic was considerable, having worked in the field…Some of the resources/activities he used were so successful that they will be adopted by his mentor teacher.”
“Having a comprehensive background in the field of Ecology, Peter showed a particular enthusiasm for this subject and was able to provide students with real life examples of the theoretical ideas discussed in class.”
Science teaching demands a broad range of knowledge and teaching strategies. Especially in middle school science , which demands a knowledge of a broad range of scientific disciplines and practical skills. My science career prior to teaching, during which time I have worked in the fields of analytical chemistry, terrestrial and aquatic biology/ecology, aquaculture engineering, and several other disciplines, has given a me a substantial pool of knowledge, skills, and resources that I can implement in the classroom. This translates into my students having a particularly rich, varied and applicable experience during my courses.
This lesson on interactions in ecosystems is a good example of one of my lessons that contains some examples of my PhD research into competitive interactions between native and introduced fishes. I found linking my own professional experience to be valuable in gaining student trust.
“Science was most certainly his area of expertise, particularly the area of Ecology where his knowledge of the topic was considerable, having worked in the field…Some of the resources/activities he used were so successful that they will be adopted by his mentor teacher.”
“Having a comprehensive background in the field of Ecology, Peter showed a particular enthusiasm for this subject and was able to provide students with real life examples of the theoretical ideas discussed in class.”