This course is designed to assist students in transforming their understandings of geoscience and scientific reasoning into challenging, dynamic and inclusive classroom, lab, or field-based experiences. Students increase their understanding of educational theory and research as well as pedagogical content knowledge through course discussions, activities, and reflections. We cover the learning pyramid, the distinction between learning objectives and outcomes, the “5 E” instruction model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) and discuss the importance of inclusive classrooms and the Universal Design of Learning (UDL) framework. We work in a collaborative environment that helps build self-confidence and risk-taking. Students design and test out activity-based lessons during class, and then rework the activities using constructive feedback from other class members.
Prior to 2020, this course was co-taught with Dr. Chris Atchison and cross-listed with Curriculum and Instruction (C&I).
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