La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria from Coursera

Los científicos y las científicas son “aprendices profesionales”: se dedican a formular preguntas, encontrar observaciones discordantes, poner en duda aquello que no cierra y construir nuevas respuestas que permitan entender mejor el mundo en que vivimos. En este curso, desarrollarás las estrategias necesarias para lograr que tus estudiantes aprendan no sólo conocimientos científicos conceptuales sino también aquellas herramientas que les permitan investigar el mundo que los rodea, de modo similar a como hacen los científicos y científicas.

El curso es accesible tanto para aquellos que están dando sus primeros pasos en enseñanza de las ciencias como para quienes ya cuentan con experiencia o formación en el tema; no se necesita ningún laboratorio o material complejo.

Conversaremos acerca de la naturaleza de la ciencia, compartiremos estrategias para promover un rol activo de los estudiantes en la construcción del conocimiento, y trabajaremos la evaluación y la metacognición al servicio del aprendizaje. Al finalizar, habrás conocido los principales ejes de conversación contemporáneos acerca de la enseñanza de las ciencias naturales en el marco de las llamadas habilidades del siglo XXI, y desarrollado herramientas concretas para antes, durante y después de la clase.

Este curso fue diseñado por la Fundación Bunge y Born en alianza con la Fundación Perez Companc, en el marco del Programa Sembrador.

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Syllabus

La ciencia se trata, sobre todo, de hacer preguntas

Generalmente asociamos a la ciencia con el conocimiento, con lo verdadero, con lo seguro. En este módulo, queremos presentar a la ciencia como una aventura acerca de lo que no sabemos, y pensar juntos cómo esta mirada sobre la ciencia puede ponerse en juego en el aula. Haremos especial énfasis en el rol de las preguntas durante la clase de ciencia.

Lo que sí sabemos: las teorías científicas

En este módulo abordaremos las principales características de las teorías científicas, así como estrategias para favorecer el aprendizaje profundo de contenidos conceptuales.

¿Cómo averiguamos lo que no sabemos? Hacer ciencia en el aula

En este módulo abordaremos estrategias didácticas que permitirán a tus estudiantes aprender a investigar los fenómenos naturales que los rodean. Exploraremos distintas actividades y herramientas para que aprendan a observar, comparar, clasificar y diseñar experimentos.

Ciencia en comunidad

En este módulo nos proponemos abordar estrategias que permitan a los estudiantes pensar la ciencia como una actividad de su comunidad. ¿Quiénes y cómo son los científicos? ¿Qué temas investigan? ¿Cómo se relaciona con mi vida cotidiana? El docente tiene un rol clave en acercar la comunidad científica profesional a la vida de sus alumnos, desde una perspectiva de diversidad e inclusión.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Fomenta el desarrollo profesional continuo de los docentes al ofrecer estrategias para la autoevaluación y la metacognición

Brinda herramientas concretas y prácticas para aplicar en el aula, antes, durante y después de la clase

Explora enfoques contemporáneos en la enseñanza de las ciencias naturales, alineados con las habilidades del siglo XXI

Aborda la naturaleza de la ciencia y promueve un enfoque de investigación en el aula

Abarca una amplia gama de estrategias didácticas para fomentar el aprendizaje activo y la investigación científica

Está diseñado para ser accesible tanto para profesores novatos como para aquellos con experiencia en la enseñanza de las ciencias

Reviews summary

Science education in primary school

This well-received course about teaching natural science in elementary school focuses on developing the skills students need to investigate the world around them, much like a scientist. Reviews highlight the following aspects of the course: * **High praise** for the course content and materials. * **Valuable insights** into the nature of science and how to teach it effectively. * **Practical strategies** for fostering an active role for students in knowledge building, with an emphasis on inquiry-based pembelajaran. * **Thoughtful discussions** about the role of science in the community and how to connect it to students' lives.

Highlights the importance of connecting science to students' lives.

"El docente tiene un rol clave en acercar la comunidad científica profesional a la vida de sus alumnos, desde una perspectiva de diversidad e inclusión."

Provides clear explanations and entertaining examples.

"Las lecturas son muy buenas ya que nos dan ejemplos que se pueden aplicar en clase ..."

"las explicaciones son claras y los ejemplos entretenidos lo que hace que el curso se vuelva muy ameno."

Promotes hands-on activities and experiments.

"En este módulo abordaremos estrategias didácticas que permitirán a tus estudiantes aprender a investigar los fenómenos naturales que los rodean."

Could benefit from more varied theoretical support.

"Los vídeos estuvieron bien, pero me hubiera gustado mayor sustento teórico (y más diverso)."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria with these activities:

Re-familiarize yourself with the nature of science

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Reviewing the fundamental principles of science will help you build a stronger foundation for understanding the content of this course.

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Read the syllabus and make note of any unfamiliar terms or concepts.
Review your notes from previous science courses or textbooks.
Watch online videos or documentaries about the history and philosophy of science.

Join a study group with other students in this course

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Working with other students can help you learn from each other and improve your understanding of the course material.

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Find other students in your class who are interested in forming a study group.
Schedule regular meetings to discuss the course material.
Work together on assignments and projects.

Practice designing and conducting science experiments

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Designing and conducting your own experiments is essential for developing your skills as a scientist.

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Choose a research question that you are interested in.
Develop a hypothesis and design an experiment to test your hypothesis.
Collect and analyze data from your experiment.
Draw conclusions from your data.

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Watch online tutorials about effective science teaching

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Watching tutorials from experienced teachers can help you learn about effective teaching strategies.

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Search for online tutorials about science teaching.
Watch the tutorials and take notes on the strategies that you learn.
Try out the strategies in your own teaching.

Create a science lesson plan

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Creating a lesson plan will help you think through the different elements of a science lesson and how they can be used to promote student learning.

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Choose a topic for your lesson.
Identify the learning objectives for your lesson.
Develop a procedure for your lesson.
Create assessment materials for your lesson.

Career center

Learners who complete La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Natural Sciences Teacher

The course's focus on the nature of science and strategies for promoting active student engagement in constructing scientific knowledge would be highly relevant to the work of a Natural Sciences Teacher. The course's emphasis on developing tools for before, during, and after class would be particularly valuable for teachers seeking to create effective and engaging learning experiences for their students.

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Science Curriculum Developer

This course would be highly relevant to a Science Curriculum Developer as it provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary approaches to teaching natural sciences in primary schools. The course's focus on developing strategies for promoting student engagement and inquiry-based learning would be particularly valuable for those responsible for creating and revising science curricula.

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