Term
Spring 2021
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAEd
Facilitator(s)
Jennifer Carlson
Content Expert
Michelle Allen
Abstract
The objective of this extended literature review was to answer the question: What is the impact of modeling practices on understanding phenomena and engaging all students in a meaningful science curriculum and pedagogy in the secondary science classroom? Through research of current literature this paper summarizes how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) uses modeling to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for all students. The literature suggests modeling is an effective practice to promote student self-efficacy, motivation, and engagement to help students from diverse backgrounds find success and feel as though they can do science. However, the implementation of these practices comes with a shift in teacher mindset to a student centered classroom and is most effective for all students when combined with culturally responsive teaching. Research concluded that modeling is an effective practice for middle schoolers to develop a rich understanding of phenomena in the science classroom.
Project Type
Extended Literature Review
Keywords
Curriculum, Science, Teachers/ Teaching
Recommended Citation
Caspar, Anna, "Impact Of Modeling Practices On Middle School Science Students" (2021). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 617.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/617
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text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
dc_format
application/pdf
dc_source
School of Education Student Capstone Projects