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Uniformitarianism and Its Alternatives.

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Leveson, David – Journal of Geological Education, 1980

Presents lecture outline comparing uniformitarianism with other philosophic approaches to earth study. Comparison is valuable since: (1) it provides insight into the character of geology and the meaning of the scientific method; and (2) it reveals the necessarily biased nature of all information. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Higher Education, Lecture Method

Improving Earth Science Education through Teacher Enhancement Programs.

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Birnbaum, Stuart Jay; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1990

Compared are two approaches to inservice geology instruction for elementary and secondary school earth science teachers. The benefits of the combination of lecture, laboratory, and field work are emphasized. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education