2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM
Session No. 274 Tuesday, 7 October 2008
1:30 PM-5:30 PM, George R. Brown Convention Center: 332AD

T179. Geocognition: Researching Student Learning in the Geosciences

Helen L. King, Julie Libarkin, Alison Stokes and Anthony D. Feig, Presiding
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274-11:30 PM Preservice Elementary Teachers' Conceptual Knowledge of the Earth: Results from the Geoscience Concept Inventory: PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, heather.petcovic@wmich.edu and RUHF, Robert J., The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
274-21:45 PM The Emerging Field of Geocognition: KING, Helen1, CLARK, Scott2, LIBARKIN, Julie2, and STOKES, Alison3, (1) Higher Education Consultant, 2202 Yardley Court, Alexandria, VA 22308, helen@helenkingconsultancy.co.uk, (2) Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, (3) Experiential Learning Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), University of Plymouth, 3-15 Endsleigh Place, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
274-32:00 PM College Students' Conceptions about the Role of Rivers In Canyon Formation: SEXTON, Julie M., School of Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80401, pamoika@hotmail.com
274-42:15 PM Development of the Test of Astronomy STandards (TOAST) Assessment Instrument: SLATER, Stephanie J., Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, University of Wyoming, 1000 E University Blvd, Department 3992, Laramie, WY 82071, sslaterwyo@gmail.com
274-52:30 PM Geoscience Perception: Expert and Novice Experience of Graphs, Outcrops, and Landscapes: MANDUCA, Cathryn A.1, GENTNER, Dedre2, HOLDEN, Mark P.3, ORMAND, Carol J.4, JEE, Benjamin2, SAGEMAN, Bradley B.5, SHIPLEY, Thomas F.3, TIKOFF, Basil6, and UTTAL, David H.2, (1) Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, cmanduca@carleton.edu, (2) Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, (3) Department of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (4) Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, (5) Department of Geological Sciences, Northwestern Univ, 1850 Campus Drive, Locy Hall, Evanston, IL 60208, (6) Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1215 W. Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706
274-62:45 PM Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Geology as a Science: KRAFT, Katrien J., Physical Science Department, Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202, k.kraft@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
274-73:00 PM Synthesizing Research on Thinking and Learning in the Geosciences: An Interdisciplinary Collaborative Project: KASTENS, Kim A., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia Univ, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964-8000, kastens@ldeo.columbia.edu, MANDUCA, Cathryn A., Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, CERVATO, Cinzia, Dept. of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State Univ, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011, FRODEMAN, Robert, Philosophy, Univ of North Texas, 225 EESAT, P.O. Box 310920, Denton, TX 76203, GOODWIN, Charles, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, LIBEN, Lynn S., Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, MOGK, David W., Dept. of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, SPANGLER, Timothy C., University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO 80301, STILLINGS, Neil, School of Cognitive Sciences, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA 01002-3359, and TITUS, Sarah, Department of Geology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057
274-83:15 PM The Cognitive Impact of a Backwards Faded Scaffolding Approach in An Science Course for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers Based on Inquiry: SLATER, Timothy F., Secondary Education, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Blvd, Department 3374, Laramie, WY 82071, timslaterwyo@gmail.com and SLATER, Stephanie J., Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, University of Wyoming, 1000 E University Blvd, Department 3992, Laramie, WY 82071
274-93:30 PM Students' Conceptions of Rocks and Rock Formation: KORTZ, Karen, Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, kkortz@ccri.edu, MURRAY, Daniel P., Department of Geosciences, Univ. of Rhode Island, 333 Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, dpmurray@uri.edu, and SMAY, Jessica J., Department of Physical Sciences, San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
274-103:45 PM Phenomenology and Geoscience Education: FEIG, Anthony D., Department of Geology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, feig@ulm.edu
274-114:00 PM The Relationship Between Students' Confidence and Conceptual Understanding of Plate Tectonics: LIBARKIN, Julie, Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, libarkin@ohio.edu and CLARK, Scott, Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
274-124:15 PM Multisensory Experiences with Stromatolites in Field and Laboratory: Geocognitive Effects: WANDERSEE, James H., Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice, Louisiana State University, 223F Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, jwander@lsu.edu and CLARY, Renee M., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762

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