This course is for science teachers in the K-12 classroom. Participants will explore effective teaching strategies for inquiry-based science instruction with an experienced science educator. The instructor will provide useful tips and insightful strategies for science instruction and student learning that will improve classroom function within an inquiry focused classroom. This is a great opportunity for teachers at all stages of their career to discover some new ideas. The instructor will model hands-on activities and teaching strategies to improve science instruction.
Kathleen Berry, a retired science teacher from Canon-McMillan School District, is currently working as a Science Curriculum Consultant and developing science modules for the classroom. She provides content specific courses in Earth Science for the IU1 Center for STEM Education. Kathy will share her classroom experiences and rich understanding of science education with the participants.
As an out-of–class assignment, participants will use the course information to plan lessons that improve teaching, enhance science instruction and focus student learning.
