My Article Review Response

I believe that one of the most important practices in the field of education is being up to date with the latest research and technology. I don't want to be using a method of teaching science that later shows that it's ineffectual and does not impart meaning to the students. That's why using teaching methods that have already been tested and research is very important. This article made me appreciate how much work and effort teachers put in to giving students the most practical and meaningful education as they can possibly achieve. It made me think about how I would integrate exploring outside with my students, and how I would make sure that they are really learning from this experience. It's almost an impossible task to predetermine these activities, as the outdoor conditions of schools is vastly different throughout the country. I don't know whether or not i'd be teaching in a city, suburban, or country school, each of which having different outdoor conditions. If I were to teach in a city school then in order for students to get outdoor exploration work in I'd have to find a park and set up a field trip for them. If I were to teach in a suburban or rural location however, I may be able to take the kids right outside of the classroom and let them explore on the safety of the school grounds. There is a lot of work that must be put into these activities, but I look forward to implementing it with my future students.