Make Connections: This article made excellent points that better explained and discussed how we can make connections for students between science and literacy. I lacked teachers who made these connections, but loved seeing how others have linked science to poetry, novels, and other literature. However, I was able to see the connection between literacy and science through people like Stephen Hawking, as my teachers would use him as a resource in their classes.
Critique: I think it is important to note that students are going to enjoy or understand some subjects over other subjects, so we must find ways to help students engage with all materials. Science can be confusing and adding in literature to the subject, may be difficult for some students through reading comprehension and understanding. Overall, I feel that the article explained the benefits of building connections and teaching literacy in science.
The Importance of this Article: It is important for students to bridge the gap between science and literacy. One example shared in the article was through various books students might read. A teacher can then discuss the novel with their students to determine what are fiction and non-fiction, as it relates to science. When students are able to make multiple connections to a concept or terminology, they have better retention and understanding of the material being taught. Students will experience a better understanding throughout multiple subjects, when they can see connections within each subject.
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Hey Sarah Ellen!
ReplyDeleteThe ideas you presented in your post are similar to mine, so I feel like we have similar opinions about this article. I think what stood out the most for me is when you mentioned that teachers should be careful when using science content in a literature class. For some students, this may be confusing when given a difficult text to read. They may be too focused on understanding the science concepts rather than comprehending the text.
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