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Enhancing Student Interest in Geology Effectiveness of the "Coursette" Approach vs. Conventional Lecture-Lab Instruction.
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Dunn, Jeff; Carpenter, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
Describes the testing of a "coursette" model of instruction designed to stimulate interest in geology among students at the University of South Carolina. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Geology
Special Topics Courses - A Happy Medium between Mini-Courses and Full-Coverage Courses.
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Carpenter, John R.; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
Describes a special topics program which allows students some choice in content to be studied. Topics include Continental Drift and Ice Ages, Geology and National Parks, the Coast of South Carolina, and Medical Geology. Student evaluations indicate positive attitudes towards the program. (MA)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology
Alternative Models for Large Group Earth and Environmental Science Courses: Large-Group Adaptation of Confluent Environment Education.
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Carpenter, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1982
Explains how an environmental education course using a small group format was successfully modified for a large class setting through the use of whole class lectures and small group sessions (N=20-25) led by graduate teaching assistants. Includes course format and evaluation results. (DC)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Earth Science, Environmental Education