Webinar on Science Outdoor Education: challenges in science teacher training | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR
Outdoor education is a crucial aspect of science teaching that allows students to experience and learn about the natural world firsthand.
Key Insights
- 🧑🎓 Outdoor education in science teaching is important in helping students learn about and connect with the natural world.
- 🔬 Both knowledge and the process of science should be emphasized when teaching science.
- 🧑🏫 Barriers to implementing outdoor education can be overcome through proper teacher training and support.
- 🤔 Good practices for teaching science outdoors include observing the local environment, challenging thinking, and promoting conversations and arguments among students.
Transcript
okay good morning everyone and thank you for coming to the webinar and during today's session I'll be sharing the webinar with a colleague from the Arnold Arboretum my name is ultima yodel and I'm a researcher from the department of the tactics of science of the University of Valencia and I'm a visiting fellow at the young elaborate oh thanks to th... Read More
Questions & Answers
Q: Why is it important to focus on both knowledge and the process of science when teaching?
Focusing on both knowledge and the process of science allows students to not only learn facts but also understand how scientific inquiry works and develop critical thinking skills.
Q: What are the barriers to implementing outdoor education, especially with primary future teachers?
Some major barriers include concerns about losing control, lack of understanding about the potential of outdoor education, and limited training in teaching outdoors. These barriers can be overcome through proper teacher training and support.
Q: What are some good practices for teaching science outdoors?
Good practices include observing the local environment, creating extended outdoor experiences, challenging students' thinking, and allowing for conversations and arguments among students. Encouraging students to ask questions and make observations is also important.
Q: How can teacher training and collaboration between institutions improve outdoor education?
Teacher training programs that specifically address outdoor education can help teachers gain confidence and skills in teaching outdoors. Collaboration between institutions, such as public gardens and universities, can provide resources and support for teacher training and the development of fieldwork opportunities.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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The webinar discusses the importance of outdoor education in science teaching, particularly in the field of botany.
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The presenters emphasize the need to focus on both knowledge and the process of science when teaching, as well as the benefits of outdoor learning.
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The session also addresses the barriers that teachers face in implementing outdoor education and the potential solutions to overcome them.
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