This site examines the role of geoscience departments and faculty in preparing preservice teachers and supporting practicing teachers who teach K-12 Earth science. Information is drawn from the participants and outcomes of a 2003 workshop, 'Developing the Earth Science Teacher Workforce: The Role of Geoscience Departments and Introductory Courses'. Topics include issues involved in preparing teachers to teach Earth science; ways in which colleges and universities prepare future K-12 teachers of Earth science; and ways in which geoscience faculty and departments support practicing teachers (most of whom have a major in a non-geosciences area) as they expand their knowledge of Earth Science and keep up in a changing field. There are also links to workshops and activities, and links to additional resources related to preparation of Earth science teachers.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
This collection can be used as a resource for those engaged in developing an Earth Science teacher preparation program.
in-class, homework, individual, self-paced
Technical Requirements:
Standard browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Website provides resources that can be used to support pre-service and inservice earth science teachers.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some knowledge of Earth Science is needed.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Materials are supported by practicing educators as well as earth science teacher education programs across the United States.
Concerns:
none
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This site contains high quality digital resources thatEarth Science teachers can easily find, adapt, and effectively use in their classrooms.
Content provided has materials that fit subcategories of biology, environmental science, geoscience, mathematics, phisics, and education. Site is maintained by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. There are links to topics such as K-12 science, teacher preparation courses, and professional development programs.
Concerns:
none
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Site is easy to navigate. Main navigation menu is divided into the following: issues in Geoscience teacher preparation, supporting Preservice Teachers in the Geoscience major, supporting practicing teachers, workshops and activities, resource collection, and about the project.
The menus, text, and general layout are consistent and visually distinctive.
Concerns:
none
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