Integrating Active Learning Into Paleontology Classes

Introduces different types of active learning approaches and explains how to apply them to introductory paleontology classes for non-majors.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Types of active learning activities; 3. Benefits of active learning; 4. One model how to integrate active learning into a paleontology class for non-majors.

Summary

Active learning is a natural fit for paleontology, which can provide opportunities for examining fossils, analyzing data and writing. This Element introduces different types of active learning approaches and explains how these can be applied to large introductory paleontology classes for non-majors.

Product details

• Authors: Alison N. Olcott, Alison N. (University of Kansas) Olcott
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781108717915
• ISBN: 978-1-108-71791-5
• No. of pages: 75
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 2 mm
• Series: Elements of Paleontology; Print on Demand; Elements of Paleontology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology; SCIENCE / Paleontology, universities, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Palaeontology, paleontology; active learning; pedagogy