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T77. Innovations and Challenges in Non-Major Instruction in Two- and Four-Year Colleges I

Session No. 75
Monday, 5 November 2012: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
209AB (Charlotte Convention Center)

T77. Innovations and Challenges in Non-Major Instruction in Two- and Four-Year Colleges I

National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Geo2YC; GSA Geoscience Education Division

 

David H. Voorhees and Suzanne T. Metlay, Advocates
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Start Time
 
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
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8:05 AM
THE RISE OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION (Invited Presentation)
BLODGETT, Robert H., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Austin Community College, 1212 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78701-1785, rblodget@austincc.edu, rblodget@austincc.edu
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8:20 AM
GOING TO THE SOURCE: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE LEARNING IN COLLEGE-LEVEL INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSES
LUKES, Laura A., Marine, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, 2800 Faucette Dr, 1125 Jordan Hall; NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, lalukes@ncsu.edu, lalukes@ncsu.edu
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8:35 AM
SCHEDULING APPROACHES FOR ACCOMODATING NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
HYDE, Deborah, Northeastern State University, 601 N Grand Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, hyded@nsuok.edu, hyded@nsuok.edu
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8:50 AM
WHAT'S SCIENCE GOT TO DO WITH IT? NATURE OF SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN GENERAL EDUCATION GEOLOGY COURSES
MARQUEZ, L. Lynn, Earth Sciences, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, PO Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551-0302, Lynn.Marquez@millersville.edu, Lynn.Marquez@millersville.edu
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9:05 AM
ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH INFUSION OF ENERGY SCIENCE THEMES IN GENERAL SCIENCE COURSES AT TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
WOLFE, Benjamin A.1, LONDRE, Tristan2 and MARTIN, Todd C.1, (1)Department of Natural Sciences, Metropolitan Community College-Blue River, 20301 E. 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057, (2)Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111, benjamin.wolfe@mcckc.edu, benjamin.wolfe@mcckc.edu
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9:20 AM
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY: CORN ETHANOL ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
SZYMANSKI, David W.1, OCHES, Eric A.2, SNYDER, Bryan J.S.3, GULATI, Girish J.4 and DAVIS, P. Thompson2, (1)Department of Natural & Applied Sciences, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452, (2)Department of Natural & Applied Sciences, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452, (3)Department of Economics, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452, (4)Department of Global Studies, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452, dszymanski@bentley.edu, dszymanski@bentley.edu
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9:35 AM
PURPOSEFUL INTEGRATION OF CASE STUDIES AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSES
COLOSIMO, Amanda, Chemistry and Geosciences, Monroe Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, acolosimo@monroecc.edu, acolosimo@monroecc.edu
Handouts
  • Colosimo GSA 2012.pptx (11.5 MB)
    • 8
    9:50 AM
    USING TEAM BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES IN A GENERAL EDUCATION EARTH HISTORY CLASS
    CONNORS, Mary Anne, Earth Sciences, Geology, University of South Alabama, LSCB 136, Mobile, AL 36688, maconnors@southalabama.edu, maconnors@southalabama.edu
     
    10:05 AM
    Discussion
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    10:20 AM
    "RETHINKING ROCKS" TO OPTIMIZE GEOSCIENCE TEACHING FOR ALL
    BRANDT, Danita S., Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, brandt@msu.edu, brandt@msu.edu
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    10:35 AM
    BRINGING GEOLOGY TO LIFE: USING LITERARY METHODS TO CONSTRUCT KNOWLEDGE IN GEOLOGY
    TERUYA, LeAnne, Geology, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0102, LeAnne.Teruya@sjsu.edu, LeAnne.Teruya@sjsu.edu
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    10:50 AM
    THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSES AT TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
    BRADFORD, Kristie, Geology, Lone Star College - Tomball, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375, christine.d.bradford@lonestar.edu, christine.d.bradford@lonestar.edu
    12
    11:05 AM
    STIMULATING INTEREST OF NON-SCIENCE MAJORS WITH COURSE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THEIR OWN SURROUNDINGS AND LIVES
    NAGY-SHADMAN, Elizabeth A., Natural Sciences Division - Geology, Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106-2003, eanagy-shadman@pasadena.edu, eanagy-shadman@pasadena.edu
    Handouts
  • Shadman.pptx (40.1 MB)
    • 13
    11:20 AM
    THE SPECIAL PLACE PROJECT: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PLACE-BASED WRITING PROJECT ON GEOSCIENCE LEARNING BY GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN 2-YR AND 4-YR COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTS
    MOOSAVI, Sadredin C., Dept. of Geology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082, smoosavi@charter.net, smoosavi@charter.net
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    11:35 AM
    MAKING FIELD SCIENTISTS OUT OF GEOSCIENCE NON-MAJORS: A PLACE-BASED APPROACH
    THISSEN, JoAnn, Physical Sciences, Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530, joann.thissen@ncc.edu, joann.thissen@ncc.edu
     
    11:50 AM
    Concluding Remarks
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