An Enabling Learning Webinar

An Enabling Learning
 Webinar

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Just a reminder…

There is no magic product…! ! !

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The magic is the strategies we use in our everyday instruction!

! What ! is Science?

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! ! ! !! the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the!physical and natural world through observation and experiment : the world of science and technology.! ! !! ! ! is a scientist? What ! scientist ! noun! ! ! a person ! who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.! ! ! ! ! science noun! ORIGIN Middle English (denoting knowledge): from Old French, from Latin scientia, from scire ‘know.’!

Source: New Oxford American Dictionary

Source: New Oxford American Dictionary

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Choose a Role Model

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Why I picked Leonardo da Vinci? Science is defined as “the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation.” In Leonardo’s notebooks, we find the essence of that definition. In his notebooks, we are able to observe the systematic exploration of the world, its patterns, and the constant search for the interconnectivity among world’s phenomena. For more than 40 years, Leonardo da Vinci gathered his observations and ideas in his now famous “Notebooks”. They include over 100,000 drawings and more than 6,000 pages of notations. Without a doubt, observation was at the core of his scientific exploration. Just like a modern scientist today, Leonardo used systematic observations, logical reasoning, experimentation and mathematical concepts to find answers to satisfy his curiosity. Infusing a passion for observation and questioning in our students is the first step to engage learners in scientific investigation. Teachers that promote the use of Leonardo da Vinci’s style science notebooks in their classrooms will be fostering higher order of thinking and increasing comprehension and retention in their students. Sketching, labeling, and coloring as forms of note taking have a radical impact on creative problem solving and deep information processing. These types of notebooks not only become enabling tools that create windows to the world and promote creativity, but they are also an excellent instrument for tracking and assessing students’ learning. Umm... that gives me an idea for a nice quote!

"All our knowledge is the offspring of our perceptions."

Leonardo da Vinci

Systematic

Observation

Experimentation

These three keywords in the definition of science describe the work of Leonardo da Vinci (or any other scientist) including the littles scientists in our classroom (our students)

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In my experience these three basic characteristics of a scientist define the !three basic elements that are necessary for effective science instruction.

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I would like to use some synonyms in order to organize the strategies for this workshop.

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Systematic

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Focus

Observation

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Visual Literacy

Experimentation

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Playful Learning

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A Paradigm Shift

Efective STEAM Education

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Science Technology Engineering Arts Math

Science Technology Engineering Math

Focus

Visual Literacy

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Playful Learning

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The Art of Science Learning Key Strategies

! ! Focus ! - Recognizing Enabling Objectives! ! ! ! ! !

- Bilingualism
 - Meaningful Learning! - Culturally Relevant Pedagogy! - Summarizing! - Repetition!

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- Educational Videos
 - Sketching! - Interactive Notebooks! - Vocabulary Development !

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- Storytelling and Plays
 - Mnemonics! - Use of technology! - Exploration and Experimentation!

! Visual Literacy ! - Reading Science Images!

! Playful Learning ! - Classroom Games!

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Remember that science is everywhere, and 
 technology is a powerful educational tool

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