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Informal Educational Strategies in Teaching Geosciences When Formal Courses Are Unavailable: The Experience of Aulagea in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Sellés-Martínez, José – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2013
The presence of geosciences in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools in Argentina has been highly dependent on educational policies that change frequently under political circumstances. Subjects related to geology, geophysics, meteorology, and astronomy make their appearance and disappear under the influence of educational initiatives…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Educational Strategies, Geology, Universities
A Working Model for Evaluating Academic Excellence in Geoscience Education, Undergraduate, and K-12.
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Brunkhorst, Bonny J. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2002
Argues that it is possible to evaluate the excellence of academic documents involving the study of geosciences K-16 by using the Geoscience Academic Excellence Model which was developed by scientific societies including the National Research Council/National Academy of Sciences. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Developing Effective K-16 Geoscience Research Partnerships.
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Harnik, Paul J.; Ross, Robert M. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2003
Discusses the benefits of research partnerships between scientists and K-16 students. Regards the partnerships as effective vehicles for teaching scientific logic, processes, and content by integrating inquiry-based educational approaches with innovative research questions. Reviews integrated research and education through geoscience partnerships.…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Engagement in Authentic Geoscience Research: Evaluation of Research Experiences of Undergraduates and Secondary Teachers.
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Jarrett, Olga S.; Burnley, Pamela C. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2003
Reports findings of the first year of a three-year summer geoscience program in which undergraduates and high school teachers work with a consortium of faculty. Examines the effects of the program on the participants' interests in research, career plans, and attitude toward science. Discusses implications for providing authentic research…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Higher Education