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Peer reviewedBrunkhorst, Bonnie J. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 1996
Assessment provides feedback to teachers so that instruction can be modified. It also provides feedback to students during and after the course. Discusses approaches to assessment in geology courses that relate assessment to instruction. Three student assignments are described: (1) Personal Question Sheets; (2) a report on Personal/Social Issues…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Science, Critical Thinking, Geology
Peer reviewedTewksbury, Barbara J. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 1996
Describes how one geology teacher relies on written and oral assignments both as learning tools and as a means to motivate students and assess their work. Frequent written and oral assignments dramatically improve the levels of engagement and learning. Presents some advantages of written and oral assignments and includes examples. (PVD)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Critical Thinking, Earth Science
