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EOS, TRANSACTIONS AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION, VOL. 88, NO. 42, doi:10.1029/2007EO420009, 2007

Geoscience Faculty Discuss Courses for Future Earth Science Teachers

Cathy Manduca

Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., USA


Heather Petcovic

Department of Geoscience, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA


Scott Linneman

Geology Department, Western Washington University, Bellingham, USA


Abstract

Geoscience Courses That Prepare Future Teachers, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 10–12 May 2007 As the focus on developing our nation's scientific workforce intensifies [National Academy of Sciences, 2007], more geoscience departments are recognizing teacher preparation as an integral part of their work. Skilled geoscience teachers can excite and engage K-12 students in the geosciences, present geoscience as a rewarding career path, and ultimately contribute to a better understanding of key geoscience problems among the public. Our ability to achieve these goals starts with the quality of our teacher education programs.

Published 16 October 2007.

Index Terms: 0830 Education: Teacher training; 0810 Education: Post-secondary education; 0825 Education: Teaching methods.

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Citation: Manduca, C., H. Petcovic, and S. Linneman (2007), Geoscience Faculty Discuss Courses for Future Earth Science Teachers, Eos Trans. AGU, 88(42), doi:10.1029/2007EO420009.