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Science capabilities for citizenship - Coggle Diagram
Science capabilities for citizenship
Students (citizens) need to be ready, willing, and able to use their science knowledge to
say what science is
say what its strengths and weaknesses are
ask informed questions about science issues
Five science capabilities
gather and intepret data
use evidence
critique evidence
interpret representation
engage with science
Key competencies are clusters of capabilities
Teaching for capabilities refocuses subject learning
Weaving content knowledge and the key competencies together builds students' capabilities.
Teaching capabilities builds citizenship
Learners develop their capabilities when teachers use effective pedagogy
indicators of learning
creating space for learners to take the initiative in their learning
creating sufficient challenges to stretch and enlarge on their current capabilities
creating rich connections between the intended learning and learners' lives.
Learners develop their capabilities when they have relevant opportunities to learn
-Learners show they are capable by what they do – plan learning tasks which give them that chance.
-Learners need to know the purpose for learning – this helps them know why they are being asked to do specific tasks.
Reflection is important for developing capabilities
think about what knowledge and skills are required to achieve new challenges. They can then match these to their current abilities and learn more