HR: 1330h
AN: ED12A-0130    [PDF]
TI: The Role of Geoscience Departments in Developing the Earth Science Teacher Workforce: A Workshop Report
AU: * Manduca, C A
EM: cmanduca@carleton.edu
AF: Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057
AU: MacDonald, R H
EM: rhmacd@wm.edu
AF: Geology Department, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23185
AU: Karsten, J
EM: jkarsten@agu.org
AF: American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Avenue, Washington, DC 20009
AB: Undergraduate geoscience departments play a critical role in the preparation of future teachers. This workshop sponsored by AGU and NAGT with funding from NSF brought together geoscience faculty known for their work in teacher preparation, Earth Science teachers and representatives from schools of education. Discussion focused on critical contributions of geoscience departments in recruiting, mentoring and advising future teachers; designing research and teaching experiences for future teachers; developing links between education and geoscience departments; supporting alumni in the teaching profession; and the role of introductory courses in teacher preparation. Each participant contributed a short essay describing the strengths of their program for teachers. The essay collection provides a snapshot of the breadth and innovative nature of current practice in geoscience departments around the country (serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/teacherprep03). A summary of the program, powerpoint presentations, and discussion highlights are also available on the website. Of special interest are 1) approaches to introductory courses including revision of teaching methods in the general introductory course to demonstrate a range of pedagogy; separate introductory course sections or laboratory sections for pre-service teachers; and an integrated science approach for pre-service elementary teachers; 2) results of brainstorming sessions on mechanisms for recruiting and supporting Earth Science teachers suggesting a range of activities taking place before, during, and after participation in the geoscience program; 3) a summary of why teaching and research experiences are important for pre-service teachers and recommendations for program elements that lead to successful experiences and 4) plenary presentations on lessons learned from the NSF programs (Prival) and effective program design (Ridkey).
UR: http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/teacherprep03
DE: 6605 Education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting