NATURAL SCIENCES METHODOLOGY GRADES 7-9 (teaching natural sciences) - Face to Face

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Explain what natural sciences is
• Discuss the structure of natural sciences in the CAPS curriculum
• Recognise the process skills required in natural sciences
• Acknowledge the language skills required in natural sciences
• Apply the different methodologies used to teach natural sciences
• Successfully conduct a scientific investigation
• Use found resources/shoestring methods to substitute for missing resources
• Explain what TPACK is
• Choose the correct technology that is appropriate for specific scientific content
• Explain how learners can be engaged in each methodology
• Describe the role of an educator in the teaching of natural sciences
• Understand the cognitive demands of assessment
• Apply good questioning techniques to adhere to cognitive demand

Target Audience

Grade 7 - 9 Senior Phase teachers and heads of department

Duration: Full day

SACE PD Points:

10