Welcome to Earth Science, Fall 2009

Use this website to stay up to date with class assignments.
The calendar at the bottom of the page shows overall topics and events; The daily blogs show detailed assignments.

Teaching Philosophy

"I hear—I forget, I see—I learn, I do—I understand, I teach—I master"

The quote above describes a good portion of my teaching philosophy. I believe students learn the most when they are engaged in the learning. This can be done by incorporating activities into a lecture or by relating a lesson to the experiences of the students. Each student is unique, therefore, it is imperative to incorporate multiple learning styles (visual, logical, kinesthetic, etc) and diversity within a lecture.

When a student is capable of teaching the information he or she has learned, it is a sign that he/she has mastered the subject matter. Promoting group work allows the students to explore his or her understanding by being put into a situation where the student is challenged to help and teach another. Successful group work is often accomplished when a team atmosphere is present. A positive and respectful attitude towards each individual is crucial in accomplishing this.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Tues, Nov 10

1) The sun notes
2) Stars Study Guide (due tomorrow)
3) Stars quiz tomorrow
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