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.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Weds, Jan 20

- Review
a) Milankovitch theory
b) How the Great Lakes were formed
c) Moraines
d) Parts I & III of Glacier Lab
- Do part II of Glacier Lab
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