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Telling Stories
Relating Theory &
Practice
Oral Communication
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To review concepts of teaching science
To relate theory and practice of teaching
science
To demonstrate critical thinking and oral
communication of theory and practice of
teaching science.
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Select two themes in Interview Guide
Review guiding questions.
Review rubric (criteria for performance) in
Interview Guide.
Prepare to “tell a story” about the theme.
Take notes.
Map the story:
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Beginning: Define the concept and it’s significance.
Middle: Relate to a practical experience (Show
evidence in Portfolio)
End: Reflect on learning about the concept; relate to
theory, RIPTS, Conceptual Framework.
III. End –What I Learned About
the Concept of Planning
Planning
is continuous and
iterative.
Teachers reflect in the moment and
make adjustments in their lesson
plan based on how students are
learning.
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RIPTS
FSEHD Conceptual Framework
Practicum – Unit and Lesson Plans,
Reflection 1, Science Learning Artifact,
Science Learning Center
Bb Class Presentations and Materials
Bass et. al. text; Other Readings
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Organization
◦ Prepared with a “map” that guides delivery
of information.
◦ Clear beginning, middle, and ending.
◦ Verbal cues to signal beginning, middle
and end (first, next, then, finally)
◦ Additional evidence from e-portfolio.
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Oral Communication
◦ Conveys passion and enthusiasm
◦ Speaks in complete sentences, not in
“bulleted” responses in phrases.
◦ Minimizes distracting speech patterns
(Um’s, Ah’s, And, Like, So…)
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Body Language
◦ Appears confident, not arrogant
◦ Offers firm handshake when entering the
room
◦ Uses eye contact and smiles