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Teachers Love Science

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Task
In about 1200 to 1500 words. Discuss ONE principle of teaching science. Then, discuss the implications for teachers. Further, suggest ways teachers can motivate learners to love science.
Introduction
The name science is derived from the Latin word scienta for knowledge. The nominal form of the verb to know. Science can generally be defined as an integrated subject of accumulated and established information gained by experiments and observation. It is a field of study that is concerned with discovering and describing the natural and physical components of the world we live in.
Science is what we live in, it helps us to understand and shape our daily live as we interact with our environment. The question and answer process lies at the heart of knowing and doing science. So as teachers we should create an atmosphere that is open and positive for our pupils when in the science …show more content…

What teachers can do to improve the image of science is to bring to light what science has done so far by relating science to something that is of interest to the pupil.
• Act as a positive role model- if the science teacher is very boring and does not truly like science, don’t have the knowledge, isn’t passionate and enthusiastic about the subject. She will not connect to the pupil, her teaching won’t be effective. As a result of this the class will view science as a boring and difficult subject.
• Make science fun- some experts believe that science should be taught to children at an early age so that when their grown the interest and love of science won’t fade easily.
• Connects science to pupils everyday life- teachers should let pupils be aware of the fact that it is because of science , we have cell phones, tablets and computers which they enjoy using. They will understand how science is used in our everyday

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