Science is best taught by helping students construct knowledge.
Descriptors: helping students make interpretations; providing authentic
experiences; interacting with students; encouraging discussion and
cooperative learning; paying attentions to students’ prior knowledge or
misconceptions.
Sample interview transcript: Teaching science needs to help students think
about their ideas, and then help them construct scientific ideas. Therefore,
as a science teacher, I need to explore students’ prior knowledge when
implementing science instruction.