Lecture Tutorials in Earth Science

Kortz, Karen M., Smay, Jessica J.

ISBN 10: 1464123535 / ISBN 13: 9781464123535

Published by W. H. Freeman, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lecture Tutorials in Earth Science
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1464123535
• ISBN 13: 9781464123535
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Kortz and Smay bring their highly successful lecture tutorial approach (Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Geoscience) to easy-to-implement resource for any introductory earth science course. The brief activities here get students actively involved in the practical application of earth science concepts, while helping them navigate common pitfalls and misconceptions. Activities are built around questions that increase in conceptual difficulty as students progress. Easily incorporated in any class setting and size, the tutorials require no technology and no change in the syllabus, and are compatible with any introductory earth science text.

About the Author

Karen Kortz is Professor of Geology and Oceanography at the Community College of Rhode Island, USA where she's been teaching for ten years; receiving the 2008 Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching. Her research interests include geoscience education research, and in particular, students' conceptions of rocks and plate tectonics and ways to reduce their misconceptions. Jessica J. Smay is a lecturer in the Physical Sciences department at San Jose City College, USA. She has previously authored Lecture Tutorials in Introductory Geoscience, also with Karen Kortz.