Queens
College/CUNY
Education Unit
Spring 2014
Science Teaching Objectives Checklist Instructions: Place a check in the space provided if you are able to perform the objective without additional instruction, reading, or study.
A. Instructional foundations. I am able to
---- 1. Provide a definition of science which reflects current developments.
---- 2. Describe the meaning of scientific literacy.
---- 3. Provide a clear statement of my personal teaching philosophy.
---- 4. Identify and describe three different learning theories.
---- 5. Evaluate six different teaching strategies and execute each in a classroom environment.
---- 6. Distinguish between "product" and "process" teaching.
---- 7. Distinguish between facts, principles, and concepts in science.
---- 8. Identify and describe several source books for science teachers and science teaching. ---- 9. Identify and describe five high school science textbooks.
---- 10. Identify and apply a technique for textbook evaluation.
---- 11. Identify and apply a technique for assessing reading level of instructional materials.
---- 12. Design and equip a teaching laboratory for science instruction.
---- 13. Write clearly defined instructional objectives.
---- 14. Analyze objectives using "Bloom's Taxonomy."
---- 15. Prepare unit and daily teaching guides which reflect stated objectives.
---- 16. Prepare evaluation activities which reflect stated objectives.
---- 17. Prepare an inquiry instructional sequence.
---- 18. Identify and describe three standardized test instruments in my science area.
---- 19. Describe acceptable practices concerning testing and grading that reflect current emphasis on authentic/alternative assessment.
---- 20. Analyze test items using "Bloom's Taxonomy."
---- 21. Use mean, median, and standard deviation in test analysis.
---- 22. Perform an item analysis on a test.
---- 23. Describe acceptable techniques for classroom management.
---- 24. Describe acceptable homework practices.
---- 25. Organize and supervise field studies and field trips.
---- 26. Describe the usefulness of at least one classroom observation technique.
---- 27. Identify at least one instrument for student evaluation of course and instructor.
---- 28. Describe my legal responsibilities as a science teacher.
B. Instructional Techniques. I am able to describe and provide examples of the following:
---- 29. Programmed instruction
---- 30. Instructional contracts
---- 31. Instructional modules
---- 32. Audio-tutorial systems
---- 33. Invitations to inquiry
---- 34. Inquiry demonstrations
---- 35. Interactive videodisc
---- 36. Investigative laboratories
---- 37. Microcomputer based laboratories
---- 38. CD-ROM "Science Helper"
C. Curriculum Development
---- 39. SAPA
---- 40. ISCS
---- 41. IPS
---- 42. ESCP
---- 43. BSCS
---- 44. CHEMS
---- 45. PSSC
---- 46. OBIS
---- 47. Chem Com
---- 48. SAVI-SELPH
---- 49. FOSS
---- 50. CEPUP
---- 51. PLT
---- 52. Project Wild
---- 53. GEMS
---- 54. AIMS
---- 55. TIMS
D. Professional Organizations.
I am able to identify and describe a journal and service associated with the following organizations:
---- 56. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
---- 57. American Association of Physics Teachers (ASPT)
---- 58. American Chemical Society (ACS) ---- 59. National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
---- 60. National Association of Geology Teachers (NAGT)
---- 61. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
---- 62. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
---- 63. Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS)
---- 64. School Science and Mathematics Association
E. Instructional media. I am able to operate
---- 65. An overhead projector.
---- 66. An 8mm film loop projector.
---- 67. A 16mm film sound projector.
---- 68. A 35mm slide projector.
---- 69. A 35mm filmstrip projector.
---- 70. An opaque projector.
---- 71. Compact disk player
---- 72. A cassette sound tape recorder.
---- 73. A videotape recorder and camera.
---- 74. I am able to identify five sources of audiovisual materials.
---- 75. I am familiar with hypermedia.
---- 76. Use an IBM-compatible computer for telecommunications
---- 77. Use a Macintosh computer for telecommunications
---- 78. Electronic mail on a mainframe computer
---- 79. Use electronic bulletin board systems (BBS)
---- 80. Use a browser such as Netscape to access the World Wide Web
F. Material Preparation I am able to
---- 81. Prepare visuals, using a microcomputer
---- 82. Prepare handouts, using desktop publishing
---- 83. Operate spirit master duplicator
---- 84. Prepare overhead transparencies from copy
G. Emergency procedures I am able to
---- 85. Care for eye injuries.
---- 86. Care for burns (heat, acid, and alkali).
---- 87. Care for cuts and wounds.
---- 88. Stop severe bleeding.
---- 89. Administer artificial respiration (CPR)
---- 90. Care for shock and fainting.
---- 91. Extinguish fires of various types.
---- 92. Identify a source of laboratory safety regulations.