The Smithsonian Science Education Center’s The Science of Teaching Science Professional Certificate

What you will learn:

  • How to identify student misconceptions and mental models in science.
  • How to develop plans for using the identified student misconceptions and mental models to teach new ideas.

-How to apply the instructional strategies presented in the videos to planning new instruction.

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Science: A Work in Progress (edX) EdX
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Science: A Work in Progress (edX)

Dive into 'Science: A Work in Progress', an educational journey that reveals how science is a dynamic process rather than a fixed body of knowledge. This course, inspired by the Smithsonian Science Education Center's animated series Good Thinking!, equips educators with innovative strategies to make learning science more engaging and authentic. Uncover the secrets behind scientific inquiry and transform your classroom into a hub of discovery.

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That's So Meta(cognitive)! (edX) EdX
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That's So Meta(cognitive)! (edX)

Discover 'That's So Meta(cognitive)!', an insightful edX course that explores the transformative impact of metacognitive strategies on student learning. By focusing on how to teach students to think about thinking, this course equips educators and learners alike with powerful tools for enhancing comprehension and retention. Dive into a world where understanding becomes more than memorization.

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Fired Up About Energy (edX) EdX
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Fired Up About Energy (edX)

Dive into 'Fired Up About Energy' – a transformative online workshop that aims to dispel common myths about energy and equip educators with innovative strategies to teach this crucial topic effectively. Ideal for science teachers, this course is based on an animated series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center and FableVision Studios.

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