GEES Resource Database: Browse by Educational-Taxonomy: Practical (inc Lab and Field) Skills |
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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available as a web document.
A student's first encounter with geoscience fieldwork: making it an effective learning experience.
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Abstract no. 153.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre
Assessing through viva voce examination
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Abstract no. 88. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
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Abstract No. 95. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Compendium of practicals for the biosciences.
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This ?Practical Compendium? is a collection of practical learning resources developed by the Centre for Bioscience. The compendium is still in development and the Centre for Bioscience is looking for further contributions in this area.
Conducting research in fluvial geomorphology.
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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES SC as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.
Detailed underground mapping in a mine: learning to think in three dimensions
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Abstract no. 149. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Edinburgh 2003: an approach to fieldwork in human geography
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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89.
Effective teaching in the field: IMAGE, the future for geological fieldwork?
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Abstract no. 146.
Effective team-working in a group project (level 4 undergraduate)
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Abstract no. 170. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
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Abstract no. 93. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
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Abstract no. 96. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
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Abstract No. 221. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Fieldwork and the Open University
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Abstract no. 147. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Fieldwork is good? The student experience of field courses
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A paper from the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 5, Part B, Pedagogic Research in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (2003). Available for download as a pdf.
Fieldwork undertaken for community partners in undergraduate and honours geography curricula
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This online case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES SC as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.
Geological field teaching using discovery techniques
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This publication is one of the outputs of the programme for Science Education Enhancement and Development (SEED), an FDTL1 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project funded by HEFCE. SEED?s overall aim was to develop, document and disseminate good practice in Science teaching and learning. This resource is available for download as a pdf.
Geology of the wessex coast, southern england
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This website provides a large set of geological field guides (nearly 100) to the Wessex coast of Southern England.
Group projects: an effective fieldwork teaching strategy
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Abstract no. 165.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003
Interactive Mathematics and Geoscience Education (IMAGE).
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Abstract No. 157. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Introduction to the laboratory
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Abstract No. 94. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Laboratory work in science education: an evaluation with case studies
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This publication is one of the outputs of the programme for Science Education Enhancement and Development (SEED), an FDTL1 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project funded by HEFCE. SEED?s overall aim was to develop, document and disseminate good practice in Science teaching and learning. This resource is available for download as a pdf.
Linking teaching and research within the Bourne Stream Partnership: a community based project.
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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.
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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.
Practical geography: a fieldwork and project-based course unit
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Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) paper 89. Available for free download.
Practicals and laboratory work in geography
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This book is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) series 'Good Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Geography'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).
Proceedings of The UK Geosciences Fieldwork Symposium
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The UK Geosciences Fieldwork Symposium took place in 1997 and was convened by the UK Geosciences Education Consortium as part of a series of national conferences and workshops held to discuss and promote good practice in Earth Science learning and teaching. ESTA Occasional Series No. 2.
Projects on geographical issues
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Abstract No. 99. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Santa Cruz Field Course: developing team research expertise.
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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.
Skill-based profiling at Oxford Brookes University
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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.
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An article from the Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Abstract available from link below. Access to JGHE, hardcopy or electronic, is via personal or institutional subscription.
Teaching introductory geological mapwork using workpacks.
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Abstract No. 144. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
The use of Pymmes Brook, North London, as a resource and tool in pollution and monitoring Modules.
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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' Project.
Unfamiliarity as a learning experience: a personal view from the Canary Islands.
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Abstract No. 173. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
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This publication is one of the outputs of the programme for Science Education Enhancement and Development (SEED), an FDTL1 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project funded by HEFCE. SEED?s overall aim was to develop, document and disseminate good practice in Science teaching and learning. This resource is available for download as a pdf.
Water quality problems in Leeds
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Abstract No. 90. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Weathering, rainsplash and rivers
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Abstract No. 97. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Workshop-based teaching of research design.
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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, issue 3 (2002). Available hardcopy from the GEES Subject Centre or downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.