Improving Instruction in Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry Lessons from Research on Learning

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Research Article| April 01, 2007 Improving Instruction in Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry—Lessons from Research on Learning Cathryn A. Manduca Cathryn A. Manduca *Carleton College, Department of Geology One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057, USA E-mail: cmanduca@carleton.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Cathryn A. Manduca *Carleton College, Department of Geology One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057, USA E-mail: cmanduca@carleton.edu Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1811-5217 Print ISSN: 1811-5209 © 2007 by the Mineralogical Society of America Elements (2007) 3 (2): 95–100. https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.3.2.95 Article history First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Cathryn A. Manduca; Improving Instruction in Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry—Lessons from Research on Learning. Elements 2007;; 3 (2): 95–100. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.3.2.95 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyElements Search Advanced Search Abstract Effective instruction can enhance our ability to retain students in the geoscience major and to raise their level of expertise in mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry (MPG). Research on learning and education provides a framework for designing learning experiences in our classes. As a community we are well positioned to consider the goals of MPG instruction and to evaluate the materials and methods we currently use in our teaching. This will enhance the ability of faculty members to design and implement courses that meet the needs of their department and capitalize on their strengths as teachers. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.