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Teaching mineral deposit geology

T here has been a gradual trend during the last two decades towards the inclusion of more applied geology teaching in geology courses at British universities and polytechnics. This period has also seen the establishment of a number of applied geology degrees at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Clearly there is a new awareness in academic circles that all degree courses should contain a significant element of vocational training and the response of industry to the new applied courses indicates that they are filling a real need. It was therefore apposite that the Mineral Deposits Studies Group, in conjunction with the Earth Science Education Group, should organize a conference at which both industrial and academic geologists could take stock of the current situation in the teaching of mineral deposit geology. As an aid in this assessment, Taylor had circulated 50 departments with a questionnaire. This was kept simple to encourage replies, which had been received from 28 departments. It is impossible to tell whether or not these were mainly from those who had something positive to report, and therefore there may be a degree of bias in the returns. The substance of the replies is summarized in the abstract and indicates that there is still very little or no teaching of mineral deposit geology in some departments. One of the interesting and valuable trends which emerges from this inquiry is the increasing inclusion of time spent on industrial mineral deposits in undergraduate courses. This was reflected by Dixon and by Steed

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards 1977–78

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards 1977–78

Secondary School Earth Science Teaching, 1918–1972: Objectives As Stated In Periodical Literature

(1978). Secondary School Earth Science Teaching, 1918–1972: Objectives As Stated In Periodical Literature. Journal of Geological Education: Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 96-101.

Proceedings

5 January 1977 Joint meeting between Earth Science Education Methods Group and British Sedimentological Research Group held at the Sedimentology Research Laboratories, University of Reading The teaching of sedlmentology—a discussion meeting Introduction R. Till Teaching sedimentology by Keller-plan B. Daley What we try to do at Aberdeen. Problems of manpower and available time N. Trewin The project as the whole course K. Walton Exhibits Integrated lecture/practicals G. T. George Field techniques D. Moody, P. Sutcliffe & J. Diggens Organisms in sedixnents R. Goldring A Year II practical on limestone diagenesis R. Till & B. Sellwood Clay sediments—a practical course R. Till &A. Parker Summary R. Till Dr Brian Daley talked about his use of the Keller-plan for teaching sedimentology. This teaching system, devised by an American psychologist, is based on the written rather than the spoken word and allows students to proceed at their own pace. The course work is split into units, each of which has a Study Guide which introduces the unit, states its objectives, procedures to be followed, contains the reading list and provides self-assessment questions. A pass/fail Unit Test has to be successfully completed by the student before moving on to the next unit. Dr Daley was dissatisfied with the lecture as a teaching medium because of the inherent inaccuracies in a student's recording of notes and the very different levels from which the students begin their study. Using the Keller- plan he finds that the lecture time is freed for direct student contact. In addition, students

Developing Earth Science Modules For The Secondary School

This article is designed to provide secondary earth science teachers with a readily available source of information for developing their own instructional modules. In addition to providing the teacher with sources of materials for modular development, the article introduces the teacher to the individualized earth science module and the components of a module. A sample instructional module for use in secondary earth science classes is also included.

Resources and References for Earth Science Teachers

Resources and References for Earth Science Teachers

Book Reviews

Teaching Metric Awareness, by V. Ray KurtzFrom Geometry to Topology, by Graham Fiegg.Individualized Techniques for Teaching Earth Science, by Dr. Joseph D. Exlinc.

Resources and References for Earth Science Teachers

(1976). Resources and References for Earth Science Teachers. Journal of Geological Education: Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 115-118.

Sunrise-Sunset Model and Its Implication for Earth Science Teaching

Sunrise-Sunset Model and Its Implication for Earth Science Teaching

Requirements in earth science teacher preparation programs: 1965 To 1974

Requirements in earth science teacher preparation programs: 1965 To 1974

Competency Requirements for an Earth Science Teaching Major

Competency Requirements for an Earth Science Teaching Major

Evaluation of an inservice program for earth science teachers

Evaluation of an inservice program for earth science teachers

Virginia Secondary Earth Science Education Needs Additional Emphasis to Remain a Viable Science Course

School Science and MathematicsVolume 75, Issue 4 p. 305-310 Virginia Secondary Earth Science Education Needs Additional Emphasis to Remain a Viable Science Course Joseph D. Exline, Joseph D. Exline State Department of Education Richmond, Virginia 23216Search for more papers by this author Joseph D. Exline, Joseph D. Exline State Department of Education Richmond, Virginia 23216Search for more papers by this author First published: April 1975 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.1975.tb09075.xCitations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume75, Issue4April 1975Pages 305-310 RelatedInformation

A Unique Concept in Earth Science Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

A Unique Concept in Earth Science Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Courses, Programs and Workshops for Earth Science Teachers

Courses, Programs and Workshops for Earth Science Teachers

Proceedings

21 August 1973 Meeting in collaboration with the British Association for the Advancement of Science held at Canterbury Salt Deposits The stratigraphy and tectonics of salt. Sir Percy Kent. The evolution of the Permian evaporite basin in Yorkshire. D. B. Smith. The rheological behaviour of salt. H. Albrecht. 10–13 September Engineering Group Meeting at Durham The engineering geology of reclamation and redevelopment 20–23 Geological Societies of the British Isles Meeting at Manchester Engineering Group Scale in engineering geology Volcanic Studies Group Tertiary volcanic districts of NW Scotland: a review Introduction. G. M. Brown. Geophysics. R. McQpillin. The lavas. R. N. Thompson. The intrusive complex of the Isles of Skye. J. D. Bell. The Rhum igneous complex. A. C. Dunham. The evolution of the first centre, Isle of Mull. R. R. Skelton Geological Society Tertiary basins around the British Isles Some Tertiary deposits on the western side of the British Isles as far north as 56° A. Wood & M. R. Dobson. The Tertiary marine geology of the Rockall Plateau and Trough. D. G. Roberts. Aspects of North Sea Tertiary stratigraphy. F. C. Dilley. Palaeogene successions of the eastern and central English Channel and their relation to those of adjoining land areas. D. Curry & A. J. Smith. Earth Science Education Methods Group Are Earth Science graduates employable? 9 October 1973 Engineering Group Meeting The influence of geology on the design of the Peochos Dam, northern Peru D. J. Eastaff. 10 October 1973 Ordinary General Meeting Emplacement of a high temperature

Earth Science Education in Virginia

Earth Science Education in Virginia

A School and Research Focused Program for Preparing Earth Science Teachers

A School and Research Focused Program for Preparing Earth Science Teachers

Assessing the Outcomes of Instruction in Earth Science

The purpose of this paper is to describe an assessment system currently under development that is relevant for earth science teaching. The Florida legislature created a statute calling for the formulation of the Florida Education Research and Development Program (FERD Program). The FERD Program has specified that assessment techniques for most school subjects will be available for local school use for the end of 1972. The contract to generate an assessment system for junior high-middle school science was awarded to the Department of Science Education at Florida State University. The assessment system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, to provide flexibility for classroom teachers, and to make assessment an individualized process. The system consists of a content categorization system of milestone objectives and sub-categories. Each category is defined in terms of a set of performance objectives and three criterion-referenced exercises. Each objective is further written with regard to a Gagne system...

Undergraduate Earth Science Education in the United Kingdom

Undergraduate Earth Science Education in the United Kingdom