I really liked the ideas shared in Ch.2 with regard to teachers playing the role of mediator. We don't always need to give students "specific" directions. We don't need to constantly "direct" them. I think it's important, especially in science, for children to have the freedom to experiment, explore, and think outside the box.
Furthermore, when we allow students to hypothesize, explore and experiment, we, as educators, get a glimpse into their thought process. It's important for us to know what they're thinking and how they "construct meaning" if we are to guide them in their discovery.
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