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What it Means to Be Teaching Out of Field (OOF) and What to Do About It

Mrs. Harris Teaches

Many science teachers with 5 years of experience or less are teaching subjects in which they have not been prepared. In fact, one study found only 36% of high school science teachers – with five years of experience or less – are teaching the subject they’re qualified to instruct. As a science teacher, I can relate.

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

STEM Education Shopping

In science, students should learn about the scientific method and how to conduct experiments to test hypotheses. They should also explore various branches of science such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Technology education focuses on teaching students how to use tools and technology to solve problems.

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New Turnkey Project-Based Learning Resources for High School STEM Teachers

The Tech Savvy Science Teacher

MIT BLOSSOMS, an international education initiative founded in 2008 to encourage high school STEM teachers to pursue more active, student-centered learning, has recently enlarged its focus to support those teachers in moving to Project-Based Learning. All content from BLOSSOMS is OER, Open Education Resources, freely available to all.

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