Case to Consider: 
              Helping Jeanne participate in class
          •    After reading the chapter 3 case, 
               discuss these questions:
          •    What do you think Mr. Peterson 
               could do to help Jeanne interact 
               more productively with her peers?
          •    What can the teacher do to promote 
               the participation of all biology 
               students?
          •    Given what you know about Mr. 
               Peterson’s methods and beliefs, 
               how might he better facilitate 
               learning for Jeanne and her 
               classmates?
                                                 Facilitating Learning
                  How to Read This Chapter
         •   This chapter focuses on the role of the teacher in facilitating learning 
             in the science classroom.  Topics include: Leadership in Teaching, 
             Student- centered and Teacher-centered Instruction, and Teaching for 
             the Beginning of the Year, and you can explore them in any order.  
         •   A key concept of this chapter is leadership in the social processes of 
             the classroom.  
         •   Inquiry activities will direct you to observe and interview an 
             experienced science teacher and to use web-based video vignettes to 
             analyze science teaching. You might find it worthwhile to develop a 
             classroom management/lab safety plan, and instructional plans for the 
             first day and early weeks of a science course. 
                                            Facilitating Learning
                      Invitations to Inquiry
        •  What role do you envision for you and for your students?
        •  How do teachers facilitate learning in “teacher-centered” and 
           “student-centered” instruction?
        •  What are some effective methods of facilitating laboratory 
           and small group work?
        •  How will you design a smooth-running science classroom?
        •  How will you ensure the safety of your students in all facets 
           of their science learning activities?
        •  How can teachers promote high-level thinking for their 
           science students?
                                     Facilitating Learning
                 Chapter 3 Map
                      Facilitating Learning
                    Facilitation and Leadership 
                       in the Science Classroom
         •   Leadership is a social influence 
             process whereby a teacher 
             works with students to achieve 
             learning goals.
         •   Our model of leadership is that 
             advocated by Harry and 
             Rosemary Wong, in their book, 
             The First Days of School. 
         •   To understand this concept 
             more fully, you should 
             participate in Inquiry 3.1.
                                            Facilitating Learning