Most Recent Articles from Journal of Geoscience Education

• Using Problem-Based Learning to Bring the Workplace into the Classroom 

  ABSTRACT A modified form of problem-based learning (PBL) with problems based on real workplace scenarios was trialled in a third year university...

  01/01/09 by Dadd, Kelsie A · More from publication

• Introducing Field-Based Geologic Research Using Soil Geomorphology 

  ABSTRACT A field-based study of soils and the factors that influence their development is a strong, broad introduction to geologic concepts and...

  01/01/09 by Eppes, Martha Cary · More from publication

• Using National Parks to Transform Physical Geology into an Inquiry Experience 

  ABSTRACT For an inquiry-based alternative to lectures and recall tests, I encouraged learners to become "geotourists"; that is, learners...

  01/01/09 by Newbill, Phyllis Leary · More from publication

• An Online Social Networking Approach to Reinforce Learning of Rocks and Minerals 

  ABSTRACT Numerous and varied methods are used in introductory Earth science and geology classes to help students learn about rocks and minerals,...

  01/01/09 by Kennelly, Patrick J · More from publication

• Integrative mapping of global-scale processes and patterns on "imaginary Earth" continental geometries: A teaching tool in an Earth History course 

  ABSTRACT The complexity and interrelatedness of aspects of the geosciences is an important concept to convey in an undergraduate geoscience...

  01/01/09 by Sunderlin, David · More from publication

• NAGT Awardees 

  National Association of Geoscience Teachers Neil Miner Award for 2008 Each year, the NAGT presents the Neil Miner Award to an individual for...

  01/01/09 · More from publication

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