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Clary, Renee M.; Wandersee, James H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
A new challenge in science education at the university level is the implementation of effective field components within online courses. In nationwide online graduate geoscience courses composed of practicing teachers (N = 130), Google Earth laboratory exercises were incorporated to provide virtual field experiences. Student opinions of these…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Distance Education, Online Courses, Field Experience Programs
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Paull, Rachel Krebs – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Describes a source of diversity and enrichment for summer field experiences. Presents information on the geographic and geologic setting, glacial history and record, relative dating of deposits, and use for student experience. Tables include a generalized location of the area, summary of moraine morphology, and pictures. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs
Lowry, Janet Huber; Cormican, Elin – 1983
Guidelines are presented for implementing field placements in social gerontology courses. After an introduction comparing the focus, objectives, and content of two types of experience--the liberal arts field placement and the human services internship--the paper is divided into three sections. These outline recommendations for the organization,…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Gerontology, Field Experience Programs, Field Instruction
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DeLorenzo, Lisa C. – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Describes a community internship program in which music education sophomores develop their own teaching ideas. Claims the most powerful lessons are those the student-interns discover on their own. Says leadership role provides preservice teachers with opportunities to adapt to many situations in the process of learning how to teach. Includes…
Descriptors: College Sophomores, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs
Braverman, Marc T.; Yates, Mary Ellen – 1989
This study addressed whether the educational impact of a zoo visit can be enhanced through the provision of appropriate instructional supports such as preparatory trainings or orientations. One important function of the educational process, in contrast to providing direct information or skill development, is to make the learner more sensitive to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Facilities, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education