A Case-Based Curriculum for Introductory Geology

Autor/in	Goldsmith, David W.
Titel	A Case-Based Curriculum for Introductory Geology
Quelle	In: Journal of Geoscience Education, 59 (2011) 3, S.119-125 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1089-9995
Schlagwörter	Undergraduate Students; Geology; Introductory Courses; Case Method (Teaching Technique); Science Instruction; Statistical Analysis; Conventional Instruction; Comparative Analysis; Educational Benefits; Outcomes of Education; Thinking Skills; Science Curriculum; Correlation; Lecture Method; Multiple Choice Tests; Science Tests; Curriculum Development; Utah + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Historische Geologie; Einführungskurs; Case method; Fallmethode; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Statistische Analyse; Bildungsertrag; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Denkfähigkeit; Korrelation; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung
Abstract	For the past 5 years I have been teaching my introductory geology class using a case-based method that promotes student engagement and inquiry. This article presents an explanation of how a case-based curriculum differs from a more traditional approach to the material. It also presents a statistical analysis of several years' worth of student assessment data from both the traditional and case-based curricula. These analyses demonstrate that the case-based method not only improves student learning relative to a traditional curriculum, it also improves students' ability to apply higher-order thinking skills to the study of the earth. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Carleton College W-SERC, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Tel: 540-568-6675; Fax: 540-568-8058; e-mail: jge@jmu.edu; Website: http://nagt-jge.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01