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Teasdale, Rachel; Ryker, Katherine; Viskupic, Karen; Czajka, C. Doug; Manduca, Cathryn – International Journal of STEM Education, 2020
Background: The Classroom Observation Project employs direct observations of geoscience teaching across the USA using the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) to quantify the use of reformed teaching practices. We report on 345 RTOP observations used to evaluate the extent of teaching reform when curricular materials developed as part of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Higher Education, College Science, Observation
Ontario Council on Graduate Studies, Toronto. Advisory Committee on Academic Planning. – 1974
Effective planning and rationalization of long-term graduate development in Ontario's universities concerning solid earth sciences are discussed in relation to a report and recommendations of the Council of Ontario Universities and a report of the Advisory Committee on Academic Planning. Recommendations suggest: (1) The universities proceed with…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Educational Planning, Graduate Study
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Marques, Luis; Praia, Joao; Thompson, David – Research in Science and Technological Education, 2002
Presents an outline of two sets of curricular materials that address the internal rock cycle and the internal energy of the earth in relation to plate tectonic theory. (Contains 31 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Earthquakes
Thompson, James B. – 1975
Described are lecture topics and laboratory assignments for a course offered to engineering technology students specializing in construction. A dual-purpose laboratory which serves both engineering technology students and civil engineering students is described. The course work may be presented during either a 10-week quarter or may be expanded…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Engineering Education
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Feiner, Albert – Science, 1974
Explains experiments now being conducted involving the use of advanced telecommunications techniques to deliver health care and medical education to populations where these commodities are scarce. (Author/GS)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Higher Education
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Stieglitz, Ronald D. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1978
Describes an introductory earth science course concerned with catastrophic events and processes in geology. Includes a section on lecture topics, readings, and visual materials. (MA)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Schmidt, Gerry L.; Carpenter, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
Describes an instructional format for introductory undergraduate earth science in which students work in small groups on topics of interest in earth science-related fields. (CP)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science
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Tolley, S. Gregory; Everham, Edwin M., III; McDonald, Michael R.; Savarese, Mike – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Uses a university campus as the focus for a study of the entire watershed. Presents a context for incorporating pedagogical elements, interdisciplinary teaching, research experience, and active, collaborative strategies into a useful framework for undergraduate science education. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Paige, Lowell J. – 1975
The author's premise rests on the endless parade of public controversies regarding education. He specifically opposes the views of those scientists who feel that they, and their work, are being discredited and that the scientific capability of the nation is being dismantled. He restricts his remarks to the science disciplines. Rather than…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Earth Science
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Fleisher, P. Jay; Wilson, Philo C. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
Reports on an undergraduate earth science course for non-science majors structured around five-week minicourses. Evaluates student and teacher response to the program. (CP)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Higher Education
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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
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Schmidt, Gerry L.; Carpenter, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
Describes and provides evaluation of a one semester minicourse curriculum for undergraduate earth science instruction. (CP)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science
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Paull, Richard A. – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
Presents a preliminary position paper for future submission to the American Geological Institute (AGI). Addresses the problems of educating the decision-makers and lay public, improving earth science education in secondary schools, educating professional geoscientists, and continuing education and retraining of professional geologists. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Educational Programs, Geology
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Lovell, J. P. B. – Studies in Higher Education, 1978
An introductory course in earth science, specifically designed for nonscience majors, is offered at the University of Edinburgh. A background and description of the course are included, and some lessons learned during the development of the course are discussed. The recommended booklist is appended. (JMD)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science
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Brice, William R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1977
Discusses the use of science fiction as a part of a general astronomy course. The author describes how science fiction is used in conjunction with the study of the solar system. Suggested references and a science fiction reading list are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, College Students, Curriculum Development
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