Shovee Joyce Cermino BEED-2

Reflection # 2: The teaching profession and science teaching

Science is just as important as learning other subjects like mathematics and history. The
increased push toward STEM education is at the forefront of conversations about education
today. Between the amount of material to cover to students being discouraged at the amount to
master, science can be a difficult subject to teach. However, the importance of teaching science is
what should be at the forefront of an educator’s mind. There is so much more than the
memorization of theories, formulas, and vocabulary. At a glance, science involves
communication with different people, teaches patience and perseverance, can help kids form a
healthy dose of skepticism, teaches kids about the world around them, and lets them know that
they can help solve the world's problems. Here are some important aspects that science offers
children.

Teaching science offers students the opportunity to increase their overall understanding
ofhow and why things work. Science teaches kids about the world around them. From the human
body to methods of transportation, science can explain the mechanics and reasons behind
complex systems. This knowledge can be used to understand new concepts, make informed
decisions and pursue new interests. Additionally, because science can provide tactile or visible
proof of many facts we see on tv and in books, children and teenagers can increase
theirunderstanding and retain information better.

Children can develop a healthy dose of skepticism from studying science. Science also
instills a sense of intrigue that allows students to understand and form questions based on the
knowledge they gained. Many students find science inspiring and interesting and, thus, pursue
new scientific interests. Science can give children the belief that they can help solve the world’s
problems, which is a great thing. Science instills the ability to think logically and solve
problems. Almost everything you see is because individuals had a question and used their
knowledge of science to solve it.

Science teaches the basics of how certain devices work. This helps children develop
ideas of their own and possibly invent new technology in the future. Knowing how telescopes,
microscopes, and other laboratory devices work can help you examine objects and determine the
differences. This basic knowledge of technology also assists in fixing minor problems in
electronic objects at home.

Science explains how the earth functions and how to make use of natural resources.
Science also teaches about the lack of these resources, how it affects living things, and how to
conserve them. Information about wildlife and how environmental changes and changes
in resources affect them is also learned. Awareness of how to conserve natural resources and
affect wildlife can be used for one’s whole life. Information about natural disasters and survival
skills isalso an important part of science.