GER Presentations at GSA

Presentations from the 2022 GSA session titled Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research, convened by NAGT GER officers Emily Ward, Leilani Arthurs, Emily Scribner, Peggy McNeal, Larry Collins, Cory Forbes, and Kristen Foley. The session was well attended, with up to 55 attendees (including in-person and remote) at a talk.

TURNING THEORY INTO CULTURAL CHANGE: A DISCUSSION ON THE APPLICATION OF DISABILITY CRITICAL RACE THEORY (DISCRIT) IN THE GEOSCIENCES

CASTRO, Ian and ATCHISON, Christopher L., School of Education, University of Cincinnati, 2610 McMicken Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45221

 

AN IPO TEAMWORK THEORY FOR GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH

NYARKO, Samuel, STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 755 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195 and PETCOVIC, Heather, Geological & Environmental Sciences & Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Presentation: GSA2022_Nyarko, Samuel.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 7.2MB Sep19 23)

 

CAN YOU MAKE A DECISION ALREADY? AN ANALYSIS OF HOMETOWN STORIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS

COLLINS, Larry, Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909 and FELL, Heather Anne, Department of Geology, Collin College, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069

Presentation: GSA2022_Collins, Larry.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 897kB Sep19 23)

 

DEVELOPING AN INITIAL THEORY OF CHANGE FOR THE EARTH SCIENCE EXPERIENTIAL AND INDIGENOUS LEARNING (EASEIL) PROJECT, A FACULTY AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

LUKES, Laura¹, MAZABEL, Silvia², SHERMAN, Sarah Bean², PETE, Shandin² and GILLEY, Brett³, (1)Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, (2)Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, (3)University of British Columbia Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, 2207 Main Mall Room 2020, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, CANADA; Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC BC V6T 1Z4, Canada

 

INVESTIGATING SENSE-OF-BELONGING IN A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME SCIENCE AND MATH STUDENTS

PAYNE, Madison¹, LADUE, Nicole¹, DUGAS, Daryl², SCHMIDT, Stephanie³ and WINITKUN, Duangkamon², (1)Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Northern Illinois University, 1425 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115-2828, (2)Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2828, (3)Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, Northern Illinois University, 1425 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115-2828

 

EXAMINATION OF UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERCEIVED UTILITY VALUE FOR LEARNING ABOUT LOCAL GEOMORPHOLOGICAL PROCESSES

CHEEK, Kim, Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, SHAMET, Ryan, School of Engineering, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 and BROWN, Elizabeth, Psychology, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Presentation: GSA2022_Cheek, Kim.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 3.9MB Sep19 23)

 

UNWELCOME STUDENT BEHAVIORS IN THE UNDERGRADUATE STEM CLASSROOM: IMPLICATIONS FOR STEM INSTRUCTORS AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

ARTHURS, Leilani, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309

 

CHOICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION-MAKING MODEL OR THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK INFLUENCES RESEARCH STUDY DESIGN, RESULTS, AND INTERPRETATIONS

WILFONG, Collette, Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Campus Box 399, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399 and ARTHURS, Leilani, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309

Presentation: GSA2022_Wilfong, Collette.pdf (Acrobat (PDF) 2.8MB Sep19 23)

 

SUPPORTING STUDENT EXPLORATION OF GEOSCIENCE THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND VIRTUAL FIELD EXPERIENCES

LAZAR, Kelly, Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634; Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634

 

MEASURING NOVICE-EXPERT MEANINGS FOR FAR-AWAY PLACES: AN APPROACH FOR CHARACTERIZING PLACE MEANING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR GEOSCIENCE INSTRUCTION

GOLD, Anne¹, WARD, Emily M. Geraghty², MARSH, Casey³, LITTRELL, Megan⁴, MOON, Twila⁴, KHAN, Alia⁵ and SCHOENEMANN, Spruce⁶, (1)UBC449CIRES, UBC449, Boulder, CO 80309-0001, (2)Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Education & Outreach Program, UBC449, UBC449, Boulder, CO 80309-0001, (3)Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Education & Outreach Program, UBC449, UBC449, Boulder, CO 80309-0001; Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), UCB 448, Boulder, CO 80309, (4)Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), UCB 448, Boulder, CO 80309, (5)Department of Environmental Science, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98229, (6)Environmental Sciences Department, The University of Montana Western, 710 S. Atlantic St, Dillon, MT 59725

 

MATH ANXIETY, EFFICACY, AND GEOSCIENCE INTEREST IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE CLASSES

JAMESON, Molly, Psychological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639, SEXTON, Julie M., Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, 397 UCB, 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80309, LONDON, Dina, Educational Studies, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80631-8102 and WENNER, Jennifer, Geology Department, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Presentation: GSA2022_Jameson, Molly.pdf (Acrobat (PDF) 413kB Sep19 23)

 

DO COURSE SYLLABI REFLECT OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICES? USING REGRESSION ANALYSIS WITH K-FOLD CROSS VALIDATION TO BUILD A PREDICTIVE MODEL

CZAJKA, Charles Doug, Department of Earth Science, Utah Valley University, 800 W University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, RYKER, Katherine, School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208, TEASDALE, Rachel, Earth & Environmental Sciences, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0205 and VISKUPIC, Karen, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725

 

THE STATUS OF MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY IN U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION

BENBOW, Ann, Mineralogical Society of America, 3635 Concorde Parkway, Suite 500, Chantilly, VA 20151

Presentation: GSA2022_Benbow, Ann.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.5MB Sep19 23)

 

USING SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS TO EXAMINE INSTITUTIONAL POWER, INFLUENCE AND GATEKEEPING IN GEOSCIENCE

DAHL, Robyn, Western Washington Univ. Geology & SMATE, 516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225-5946

Presentation: GSA2022_Dahl, Robyn.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 8.6MB Sep19 23)

Presentations from the 2021 GSA session titled Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research, convened by NAGT GER officers Kelsey Bitting, Emily Ward, Leilani Arthurs, Bailey Zo Kreager, Peggy McNeal, and Cory Forbes. The session was well attended, with up to 30 attendees at a talk.

 

COMMUNITY LABORATORY FACILITIES CAN INCREASE ACCESS, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY IN GEOSCIENCE: FINDINGS FROM OUR FIRST THREE YEARS

CORBETT, Lee¹, BIERMAN, Paul R.¹, SEMKEN, Steven²and WHITTAKER, Joseph A. ³, (1)Department of Geology, University of Vermont, Delehanty Hall, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, (2)Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration, POB 871404, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404, (3)Office of the Vice-President, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217

 

STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN A MULTI-MODAL FIELD COURSE: APPLICATION OF THE COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORK 

CORRADINO, Julia¹, GALLAGHER, Eliza D.², SCRIBNER, Emily³, LAZAR, Kelly⁴, BRAME, Scott³, FIDLER, Mary³ and MURDOCH, Lawrence C.³, (1)Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 262 Sirrine Hall, 515 Calhoun Drive, CLEMSON, SC 29634, (2)Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 262 Sirrine Hall, 515 Calhoun Drive, CLEMSON, SC 29634; School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Clemson University, O-102 Martin Hall, 220 Parkway Drive, CLEMSON, SC 29634, (3)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 445 Brackett Hall, 321 Calhoun Drive, Clemson, SC 29634, (4)Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 262 Sirrine Hall, 515 Calhoun Drive, CLEMSON, SC 29634; Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 445 Brackett Hall, 321 Calhoun Drive, Clemson, SC 29634

 

USING STUDENTS' PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT GROUNDWATER TO FACILITATE THEIR LEARNING ABOUT AQUIFERS

ARTHURS, Leilani and KOWALSKI, Chelsie M., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399

 

METAPHOR IN GEOSCIENCE: CATEGORIZING DIRECT, INDIRECT, AND IMPLIED METAPHORS TO UNDERSTAND TEACHING AND LEARNING

DOLPHIN, Glenn¹, DROBOTH, Jason², KARCHEWSKI, Brandon², MOLDOVEANU CONSTANTINESCU, Cristina³ and SASKO, Brolin⁴, (1)University of Calgary Department of Geoscience, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CANADA, (2)University of Calgary Department of Geoscience, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CANADA, (3)Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, (4)University of Calgary Department of Geoscience, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CANADA

 

TEACHERS' USE AND ADAPTATION OF A MODEL-BASED CLIMATE CURRICULUM: A THREE-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY

CARROLL STEWARD, Kimberly, PhD Candidate , Lincoln, NE 68503; School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 523 Hardin Hall, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68583, FORBES, Cory, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 523 Hardin Hall, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68583 and CHANDLER, Mark A., Center for Climate Systems Research, Columbia University, NASA/GISS, 2880 Broadway, New York, NE 10025

 

ROLE OF METHODS TRANSPARENCY IN ESTABLISHING TRUSTWORTHINESS IN QUALITATIVE AND SOME MIXED METHODS STUDIES AS DEMONSTRATED IN A CASE STUDY EXPLORING THE SOCIAL PATTERNS OF CITIZEN SCIENTIST ENGAGEMENT

LUKES, Laura, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC BC V6T 1Z4, Canada

 

SCIENTIFIC LEARNING PROGRESSION THROUGH GESTURE AND PLACE USING THREE FACETS OF EMBODIED COGNITION

VAN BOENING, Angela, University of Tennessee at Martin, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, 256 Brehm Hall, Martin, TN 38238 and RIGGS, Eric M., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

 

APPLYING CLASSICAL TEST THEORY AND ITEM RESPONSE THEORY IN THE VALIDATION OF THE EARTH SYSTEMS THINKING CONCEPT INVENTORY

SOLTIS, Nicholas, Department of Physics & Earth-Space Science, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 and MCNEAL, Karen, Geosciences, Auburn University, 2050 Beard- Eaves Collisum, Auburn, AL 36849-0001

 

THE UTILITY AND LIMITATIONS OF EYE-TRACKING METHODS IN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH

BENNETT, William, Geological Sciences, CU Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309 and ARTHURS, Leilani, Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Campus Box 399, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399

 

THE USE AND VALUE OF DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION

EGGER, Anne, Geological Sciences, Central Washington University, 400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7418, VISKUPIC, Karen, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725 and IVERSON, Ellen, Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057

 

USING DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL SURVEY OF GEOSCIENCE FACULTY RESPONSES TO DEVELOP TOOLS FOR DEPARTMENT-LEVEL REFLECTION AND GOAL-SETTING

VISKUPIC, Karen, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, EGGER, Anne, Geological Sciences, Central Washington University, 400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7418 and IVERSON, Ellen, Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057

 

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE WHETHER AND HOW POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION GEOSCIENCE INSTRUCTORS USE STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING PRACTICES

WILFONG, Colletteand ARTHURS, Leilani, Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Campus Box 399, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399

 

EXPERIENCES AND PERCEIVED TRAINING NEEDS OF GEOSCIENCE GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

RANDALL, Allyson¹, RIOUX, Matthew¹, MULLER, Alexandria², BIANCHINI, Julie² and VISKUPIC, Karen³, (1)Department of Earth Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, (2)Department of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, (3)Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725

Presentation:GSA-2021 Randall.pdf (Acrobat (PDF) 1.1MB Nov15 21)

 

TRANSDISCIPLINARY WATER EDUCATION: A VIEW ACROSS STANDARDS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING TO FOSTER WATER LITERACY

MOSTACEDO MARASOVIC, Silvia Jessica¹, WHITE, Holly², MOOT, Brooke² and FORBES, Cory³, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019; School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, (2)School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, (3)College of Education, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

 

GEOSCIENCE COMMUNICATION MICROCOSMS ON TWITTER: AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE TIME SCAVENGERS UNIVERSE

BAUER, Jennifer E¹, LAM, Adriane R.², SLATER, Emily³, BEX II, Richard⁴ and LUNDGREN, Lisa³, (1)Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan, 1105 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2463, (2)Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Binghamton University, 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902, (3)Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, Utah State University, 2830 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, (4)College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32611

 

ASSESSING DIFFERENCES IN SELF-REGULATED LEARNING BETWEEN TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM COURSES AND FIELD COURSES IN THE EARTH SCIENCES

MIDTTUN, Nikolas and NIEMI, Nathan, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan, 1100 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

 

METAPHORICALLY SPEAKING: UNCOVERING METAPHOR IN GEOSCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

DROBOTH, Jason, Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2429 4 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0P3, Canada

 

TOPOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS AS A TOOL TO ASSESS GEOSCIENCE STUDENT RECRUITMENT POTENTIAL

BOYD, Evelyn Abagayle, Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 262 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC 29634, LAZAR, Kelly Best, Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 262 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC 29634; Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 342 Computer Ct., Anderson, SC 29625 and MOYSEY, Stephen M., Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858

 

LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS OF EXPECTANCY VALUE THEORY: HOW TRAINING SPATIAL SKILLS AFFECTS THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

KLYCE, Annie, 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208 and RYKER, Katherine, School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208-0001

Presentation:GSA 2021 Klyce.pdf (Acrobat (PDF) 2.5MB Nov15 21)

Presentations from the 2020 GSA session titled Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research, convened by NAGT GER officers Katherine Ryker, Leilani Arthurs, Bailey Zo Kreager, and Cory Forbes. The session was well attended, with up to 45 attendees at a talk.

 

 

 

 

TRIBCRIT + STC: A HUMBLE APPROACH TO GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH                                                                                                                                                                                     

REANO, Darryl, Florida International University STEM Transformation Institute, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199-2516

 

GEOSCIENCE SUCCESS LESSONS: CREATING PSYCHOLOGICALLY WISE INTERVENTIONS FOR INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS TO CHANGE THEIR WORKING HYPOTHESES ON LEARNING           

JAMESON, Molly M.¹, SEXTON, Julie M.², WENNER, Jennifer M.³, LONDON, Dina¹and HOPEHILL, Curtis ¹, (1)School of Psychological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, 7554 Buckeye Tree Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80927, (2)Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, 397 UCB, 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80309, (3)University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Geology Department, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901-3551

Presentation: Jameson video GSA 2020 (MP4 Video 17.7MB Nov23 20)

 

BELIEFS ABOUT ENROLLING IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY: AN APPLICATION OF THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR                                                                                                                              

RYKER, Katherine¹, JACKSON, Danielle Omara², HURLER, Kevin², HIGH, Jaquan² and KLYCE, Annie², (1)University of South Carolina 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, School of the Earth, Ocean, Columbia, SC 29208-0001, (2)School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208

Presentation: Ryker video GSA 2020 (MP4 Video 39.3MB Nov13 20)  Ryker pdf GSA 2020 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.1MB Nov13 20)

BARRIERS TO THE ADOPTION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING TECHNIQUES

WILFONG, Collette and ARTHURS, Leilani, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399

 

HOW DRAWING ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED TO ENHANCE STEM LEARNING IN UNDERGRADUATE CLASSROOMS

KOWALSKI, Chelsie and ARTHURS, Leilani A., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309

 

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT MAP-READING SKILL

ARTHURS, Leilani, BAUMANN, Sarah P., RICE, Joel and LITTON, Shelby, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309-0399

 

CHARACTERIZING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES WITH CLUSTER ANALYSIS: AN EXERCISE IN REDUCING UNCERTAINTY

HARSHMAN, Jordan¹, STAINS, Marilyne², BARKER, Megan³, CHASTEEN, Stephanie⁴, COLE, Renee⁵, DECHENNE-PETERS, Sue Ellen⁶, EAGAN Jr., M. Kevin⁷, ESSON, Joan⁸, KNIGHT, Jennifer⁹, LASKI, Frank A.¹⁰, LEVIS-FITZGERALD, Marc¹¹, LEE, Christopher¹², LO, Stanley¹³, MCDONNELL, Lisa¹⁰, MCKAY, Timothy¹⁴, MICHELOTTI, Nicole¹⁵, MUSGROVE, Amanda¹⁶, PALMER, Michael¹⁷, PLANK, Kathryn¹⁸, RODELA, Tamara¹⁹, SCHIMPF, Natalie¹⁸, SCHULTE, Patricia¹⁸, SMITH, Michelle²⁰, STETZER, MacKenzie²¹, STEWART, Jackie²², VAN VALKENBURGH, Blaire²³, VINSON, Erin²⁰, WEIR, Laura²⁴, WENDEL, Paul J.²⁵, WHEELER, Lindsay¹⁷ and YOUNG, Anna¹⁸, (1)Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, (2)Department of Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904, (3)Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Bunaby, BC B6T 1Z4, Canada, (4)Center for STEM Learning, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, (5)Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, (6)Department of Biology, Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA 31419, (7)Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (8)Department of Chemistry, Otterbein University, Westerville, OH 43081, (9)Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, (10)Departments of Life Sciences Core Education and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (11)Center for Educational Assessment, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (12)Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (13)Section of Cell and Developmental Biology, Program in Mathematics and Science Education, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, (14)University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; Physics Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, (15)University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, (16)Chemistry Department, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB AB T2N 1N4, Canada, (17)Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (18)Department of Education, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Otterbein University, Westerville, OH 43081, (19)Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada, (20)School of Biology and Ecology & Maine Center for Research in STEM Education, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469, (21)Department of Physics and Astronomy & Maine Center for Research in STEM Education, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469, (22)Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, (23)University of California, Los Angeles, 610 Charles Young Dr., S, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Los, CA 90095-7239, (24)Department of Biology, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, Canada, (25)Department of Education, Otterbein University, 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081

Presentation:Harshman video GSA 2020 (MP4 Video 135.8MB Nov13 20)

TRACKING SCIENTIFIC THINKING AND REASONING IN THE FIELD THROUGH STUDENTS' GESTURES

VAN BOENING, Angela, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 256 Brehm Hall, Martin, TN 38238 and RIGGS, Eric M., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

 

INTRODUCTING A NEXT GENERATION CONCEPT INVENTORY USING CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE FOR EVALUATING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

ROMULO, Chelsie Louise¹, VINCENT, Shirley¹ and ANDERSON, Steven W.², (1)Department of Geography, GIS, and Sustainability, University of Northern Colorado, 501 E 20th St, Greeley, CO 80639, (2)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639

Presentation:Romulo video GSA 2020 (MP4 Video 88.2MB Nov13 20)

EXAMINING STUDENT INTEREST CHANGE IN GEOSCIENCE FOLLOWING A SMARTPHONE-BASED VR FIELD EXPERIENCE

WIITABLAKE, Leah, 120 Water Oak Ln, Central, SC 29630-3704, BOYD, Evelyn, Clemson Univ, 120 Water Oak Ln, Central, SC 29630-3704, WU, Rui, Computer Science, East Carolina Univeristy, East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858, LAZAR, Kelly Best, Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 104 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 and MOYSEY, Stephen M., Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858

 

DESIGNING A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES: THE VR AFFORDANCES EVALUATION TOOL (VR-AET)

GLEASMAN, Gavin, 8110 Jacobs Rd Apt 10103, Seneca, SC 29678-8028, HAGGE, Kyra, Coastal Studies, East Carolina Univeristy, 263 Flanagan Building, Greenville, NC 27858, WU, Rui, Computer Science, East Carolina Univeristy, East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858, BOYER, D. Matthew, Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson Univeristy, Riggs Hall, Clemson, SC 29634, LAZAR, Kelly Best, Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 104 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson, SC 29634; Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 342 Computer Court, Anderson, SC 29625 and MOYSEY, Stephen M., Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858

 

EXAMINING CULTURAL PRACTICES IN GEOSCIENCES TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH ANTHROPOLOGY OF EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES

MATTHEIS, Allison, California State University Los Angeles, 3605 Copeland Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90032-2403

 

SYNTHESIZING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FRAMEWORKS TO TEACH FEW-NEXUS EFFECTIVELY: A STUDY OF FRAMEWORKS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO

CALAGNA, Oriana, Department of Earth and Environment, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 and QUARDOKUS FISHER, Kathleen, Florida International University Earth and Environment/STEM TI, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199-2516

 

EXPLORING THE SPATIAL ABILITY OF UNDERGRADUATES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

JOHNSON, Elijah T. and MCNEAL, Karen S., Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

 

USING AN INDUCTIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE COMMONLY REQUIRED COURSES IN U.S. GEOLOGY PROGRAMS

KLYCE, Annie, 220 Blanding St, Apt. 104, Columbia, SC 29201-2295 and RYKER, Katherine, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208

Presentation:Klyce video GSA 2020 (MP4 Video 11.8MB Nov13 20)  Klyce pdf GSA 2020 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.4MB Nov13 20)

 

Presentations from the 2019 GSA session titled Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research, convened by NAGT GER officers Katherine Ryker, Leilani Arthurs, Karen S. McNeal, and Emily Ward. The oral session was well attended, with 31-60 attendees at each talk. The poster session engaged a good number of attendees, despite being positioned at the end of the day on Wednesday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS: AN INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION TO STEM EDUCATION RESEARCH (Invited Presentation)

QUARDOKUS FISHER, Kathleen, Department of Earth and Environment, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199

Presentation: Fisher, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.1MB Sep30 19)

STUDENT STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING: EMERGENT THEMES IN THE FUNCTION OF REST IN THE FIELD
JOLLEY, Alison, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2020-2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada and WATSON, Alexander, Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, WA 8140, New Zealand

Presentation: Jolley and Watson, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.6MB Oct1 19)

THE UNDERPINNINGS OF DEVELOPING AN INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE SYSTEMS THINKING ABILITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE

SOLTIS, Nicholas A. and MCNEAL, Karen S., Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

Presentation: Soltis and McNeal, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.2MB Oct13 19)

THE IMPACT OF GEOLOGIC COURSEWORK ON FRAME OF REFERENCE THINKING IN GEOLOGIC AND NON-GEOLOGIC CONTEXTS
KREAGER, Bailey Zo, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 and LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115

Presentation: Kreager and LaDue, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 2.7MB Oct11 19)

DISRUPTING THE NORM: ADDRESSING THE DOMINANT DISCOURSE OF SCIENCE
COLLINS, Larry, Department of Education/School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163 and FERRY, Nicole, School of Applied Leadership, City University of Seattle, 521 Wall Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121

Presentation: Collins and Ferry, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 549kB Sep30 19)

DEMYSTIFYING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR A STUDY OF PERSISTENCE IN STEM

ZOCHER, Erika¹, LADUE, Nicole¹ and DUGAS, Daryl², (1)Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, (2)Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115

Presentation: Zocher, LaDue and Dugas, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 4.6MB Oct15 19)

RETHINKING INITIATIVES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN STEM: A NEW CAPITAL FRAMEWORK MODEL
JAIMES, Patricia, Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, Geocognition Research Laboratory, 288 Farm Lane #117, East Lansing, MI 48823

BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN THE GEOSCIENCES: THE ROLE OF CLASSROOM ANALYTICS (Invited Presentation)
REINHOLZ, Daniel Lee, San Diego State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7720

Presentation: EQUIP

SEEING IS BELIEVING: USING EYE-TRACKING TO EVALUATE CLIMATE CHANGE GRAPH USABILITY
COURTNEY, Stephanie L., Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36832 and MCNEAL, Karen S., Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

ASSESSING STUDENT LITERACY THOUGH KAHOOT! QUIZZES (Invited Presentation)
PFIRMAN, Stephanie, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Wrigley Hall, Tempe, AZ 85281 and TURRIN, Margaret J., Education Coordinator, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, 61 Rt. 9W, Palisades, NY 10964

COMPLETING THE SELF-REGULATION CYCLE: UTILIZING ONLINE TRACE DATA TO CHARACTERIZE STUDENT LEARNING BEHAVIORS IN INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSES
JONES, Jason P. and MCCONNELL, David A., Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695

CONCEPT-SKETCH EXAMS AND PORTFOLIOS: PROMOTING DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT GEOSCIENCE TOPICS
REYNOLDS, Stephen J., School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 and JOHNSON, Julia K., School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404

BECOMING THEORETICAL: OUR APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GEOLOGISTS EXPERIENCE LEARNING TO MAP

MCNEAL, Peggy M., Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, PETCOVIC, Heather, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and NYARKO, Samuel Cornelius, Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5444

Presentation: McNeal, Petcovic, Nyarko and Doorlag, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 4.9MB Oct16 19)

BECOMING AN AFRICAN AMERICAN GEOSCIENTIST: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF RACE AND CRITICAL INCIDENCES ON RECRUITMENT AND PERSISTENCE
ALWAN, Akilah K. and MCNEAL, Karen S., Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

ELICITING STUDENT BELIEFS ABOUT TAKING A PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSE
JACKSON, Danielle Omara, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter Street, 617 EWS, Columbia, SC 29206 and RYKER, Katherine, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumpter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208

EMPLOYING NATIONAL SURVEY RESPONSES TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF WORKSHOPS FOR EARLY CAREER GEOSCIENCE FACULTY
ALTERMATT, Ellen1, IVERSON, Ellen1, BEANE, Rachel2 and MACDONALD, R. Heather3, (1)Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (2)Geology, Bowdoin College, 6800 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011, (3)Department of Geology, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

Presentation: Altermatt, Iverson, Beane and Macdonald, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 18.4MB Oct28 19)

HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE REVIEW ARTICLE FOR JGE: KEY STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PUBLICATION

SCHERER, Hannah H., Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, Virginia Tech, 270 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343), Blacksburg, VA 24061, CALLAHAN, Caitlin N., Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, RYKER, Katherine, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, 701 Sumpter Street, EWS 617, Columbia, SC 29208 and EGGER, Anne E., Geological Sciences and Science Education, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7418

Presentation: Scherer et al., 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 5.6MB Oct1 19)

A NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR RESEARCH ON FOOD, ENERGY, AND WATER EDUCATION (NC-FEW)
FORBES, Cory, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 3310 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68583, SCHERER, Hannah H., Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, Virginia Tech, 270 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343), Blacksburg, VA 24061, SINTOV, Nicole, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, 270 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343), Columbus, OH 43210 and WANG, Hui-Hui, Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054

THE EFFECT OF ALTERING COURSE REQUIREMENTS TOWARDS FOSTERING EFFECTIVE ONLINE PRACTICE TESTING BEHAVIORS IN AN INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSE: TO GRADE OR NOT TO GRADE?
JONES, Jason P. and MCCONNELL, David A., Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695

NOVEL WAYS TO MEASURE STUDENTS' CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS OF GEOLOGY AND ABOUT GEOLOGY RESULTING FROM DELIBERATE TEACHING STRATEGIES
DOLPHIN, Glenn, Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Department of Geoscience, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada

GIS ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL CONCEPTIONS IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY: ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH DIAGRAMS USING CLICKERS
FALK, Emma K., Geography and Atmospheric Sciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115, LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, HOLDER, Lauren N., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, SHIPLEY, Thomas F., Department of Psychology, Temple University, 1701 North 13th Street, Weiss Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19122 and DOLPHIN, Glenn R., Dept. of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada

Presentation: Falk, LaDue, Shipley and Dolphin, 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.9MB Oct11 19)

EXPLORING THE SPATIAL ABILITY PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
JOHNSON, Elijah T., Geosciences, Auburn University, 2050 Beard Eaves Coliseum, Auburn, AL 36849 and MCNEAL, Karen S., Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

TESTING THE EFFICACY OF 3D-PRINTED GEOLOGIC BLOCK MODELS AS TOOLS FOR FOSTERING SPATIAL VISUALIZATION ABILITIES
GUTIERREZ, Joseph Miguel¹, AKCIZ, Sinan O.¹ and BURSZTYN, Natalie², (1)California State University - Fullerton, Department of Geological Sciences, 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, (2)Quest University, 3200 University Blvd, Squamish, BC V8B0N8, Canada

Presentation: Gutierrez et al., 2019 (Acrobat (PDF) 24.5MB Sep29 19)

CASE STUDIES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
MORA, German, Environmental Studies, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD 21204

SELF-EFFICACY INCREASES IN UNDERGRADUATE COHORTS THROUGH IMMERSIVE GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION

ERIKSON, Johan P.¹, YOUNG, Marion E.², REY, Janice³, TEEGARDEN, Gregory J.¹ and JURY, Steven¹, (1)Sciences, Saint Joseph's College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, ME 04084, (2)Psychology, Saint Joseph's College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, ME 04084, (3)Saint Joseph's College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084

Presentations from the 2018 GSA session titled Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research, convened by NAGT GER officers Katherine Ryker, Karen S. McNeal, Anne Gold, and Leilani Arthurs. The session was well attended, with 40-75 attendees at each talk.

DEVELOPING SCAFFOLDS TO PROMOTE GEOSCIENCE THINKING: THE RIGOR AND PROMISE OF SYSTEMIC CLASSROOM-BASED RESEARCH (Invited Presentation) LOMBARDI, Doug, Teaching & Learning, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Presentation: Lombardi, 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 2.6MB Nov26 18)

A COGNITIVE-SCIENCE AND GEOSCIENCE-EDUCATION COLLABORATION: ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF ROCK IDENTIFICATION NOSOFSKY, Robert, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, 1101 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405, SANDERS, Craig, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37203, DOUGLAS, Bruce J., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Indiana Univ, 1001 E. 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47405 and MCDANIEL, Mark, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130

Presentation: Nosofsky et al., 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 5.1MB Nov26 18)

USING SKIN SENSORS TO MEASURE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN TRADITIONAL AND ACTIVE LEARNING CLASSROOMS MCNEAL, Karen S. ¹, SOLTIS, Nick¹, ZHONG, Min², DOUKOPOULOS, Lindsay³, PORCH, Mallory⁴, ALWAN, Akilah⁵, JOHNSON, Elijah T.⁶ and COURTNEY, Stephanie L.⁷, (1)Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, (2)Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, (3)Auburn University, Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Center, 136 Foy Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, (4)Department of English, Auburn University, 9030 Haley Center, Auburn, AL 36849, (5)Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, (6)Geosciences, Auburn University, 2050 Beard Eaves Coliseum, Auburn, AL 36832, (7)Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36832

Presentation: McNeal et al., 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 2.2MB Nov26 18)

GEOSCIENCE CURRICULUM REFORM USING A DESIGN-BASED APPROACH FORD, Danielle, School of Education, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, MCGEARY, Susan, Geological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, GALLO-FOX, Jennifer, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 and ACKERMAN, Cheryl M., Delaware Environmental Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716

Presentation: Ford et al., 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 10.3MB Nov26 18)

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE AMONG GEOSCIENCE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE FACULTY: A FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AND COLLECTIVE CHANGE IVERSON, Ellen¹, MACDONALD, R. Heather², BAER, Eric M.D.³, BRAGG, Debra⁴, EDDY, Pamela⁵, EMERSON, Norlene R.⁶, HODDER, Jan⁷, MCDARIS, John R.¹, O'CONNELL, Kristin⁸ and ORMAND, Carol J.⁸, (1)Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (2)Department of Geology, College of William & Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, (3)Geology, Highline College, MS-29-3, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198, (4)Bragg & Associates, Champaign, IL 61821, (5)School of Education, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, (6)Department of Geography and Geology, University of Wisconsin - Richland, 1200 Hwy 14 West, Richland Center, WI 53581-1316, (7)Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon, PO Box 5389, Charleston, OR 97420, (8)Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057

STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM) IN BIOLOGY EDUCATION RESEARCH: MOVING BEYOND "WHAT WORKS" TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT WORKS, AND FOR WHOM (Invited Presentation) BALLEN, Cissy J., Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36830 and SALEHI, Shima, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305

Presentation: Ballen, Salehi, Cotner, 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 4.4MB Nov26 18)

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACTIVE LEARNING, COURSE INNOVATION AND TEACHING EARTH SYSTEM THINKING: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING APPROACH SOLTIS, Nicholas A.¹, MCNEAL, Karen S.¹, FORBES, Cory² and LALLY, Diane², (1)Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, (2)School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, 3310 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68583

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY IN DISCIPLINE-BASED EDUCATION RESEARCH LIBARKIN, Julie C., Michigan State University, Geocognition Research Lab, 207 Natural Science, East Lansing, MI 48824

ASSESSING CONCEPTUAL CHANGE IN PLACE-BASED GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION: THEORIES AND METHODS (Invited Presentation) WARD, Emily M. Geraghty , Geology Program, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102, SEMKEN, Steven, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, PO Box 871404, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404 and LIBARKIN, Julie C., Geocognition Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, 207 Natural Science, East Lansing, MI 48824

Presentation: Ward et al 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.7MB Nov26 18)

MAKING SENSE OF SPATIAL THINKING FRAMEWORKS FOR BROAD GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH MCNEAL, Peggy M. , Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252 and PETCOVIC, Heather, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Presentation: McNeal and Petcovic, 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 15.9MB Nov26 18)

A 2X2 STUDY OF SPATIAL FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP SKILL USING THE AUGMENTED REALITY SANDBOX LADUE, Nicole and MOORE, Justin, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

Presentation: LaDue and Moore 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 16.1MB Nov26 18)

THEORIES AND MODELS IN SCALAR THINKING RESEARCH CLIFFORD, Thomas and ARTHURS, Leilani, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Campus Box 399, 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, 80309-0399

AN ELECTRONIC ASSESSMENT OF SUB-METER SCALAR SKILL: SPATIAL CONCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP AND MAGNITUDE TASK (SCRAMT) TINIGIN, Laura, Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and PETCOVIC, Heather, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

STORYTELLING IN GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH: AN ANALYSIS OF K-8 SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS AND THEIR PORTRAYAL OF SCALE IN ESS CHEEK, Kim A. and GEORGE, Caroline, Childhood Education, Literacy, & TESOL, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Presentation: Cheek and George 2018 (Acrobat (PDF) 729kB Nov26 18)

Past presentations from 2015 GSA session titled Methods for Conducting Research about Teaching and Learning in the Geosciences. Convened by NAGT GER officers (Nicole LaDue, Laura Lukes, Katherine Ryker and Kim Cheek)

OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH METHODS USED BY GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCHERS SEXTON, Julie M., Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, University of Northern Colorado, Ross Hall 1210, Campus Box 123, Greeley, CO 80639, julie.sexton@unco.edu

Presentation: Sexton, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 198kB Nov10 15)

NOTHING IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH MAKES SENSE EXCEPT IN THE LIGHT OF (ENTER THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK HERE) DOLPHIN, Glenn, Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Department of Geoscience, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, glenn.dolphin@ucalgary.ca

Presentation: Dolphin, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 4.1MB Nov10 15)

MIXED UP ABOUT MIXED METHODS? AN OVERVIEW OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH DESIGNS PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241 and SEXTON, Julie M., Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, University of Northern Colorado, Ross Hall 1210, Campus Box 123, Greeley, CO 80639, heather.petcovic@wmich.edu

Presentation: Petcovic and Sexton, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 959kB Nov10 15)

USING MIXED-METHODS TO INVESTIGATE GEOLOGICAL BLINDNESS: THE ATTITUDES AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY STUDENTS ROEMMELE, Christopher Marc, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, croemmel@purdue.edu

THE EFFECT OF A STUDENT-CENTERED ACADEMIC INTERVENTION ON TEACHER PRACTICE IN HIGH SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCE CLASSROOMS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY BURRELL, Shondricka, LOMBARDI, Doug and BAILEY, Janelle, Science Education, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, shondricka.burrell@temple.edu

USING AN ITEM RESPONSE MODELING APPROACH TO ASSESS STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY AROUND ANALOG MODELS IN HIGH SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCEKASTENS, Kim A., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964-8000 and RIVET, Ann, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, kastens@ldeo.columbia.edu

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS AS A FRAMEWORK FOR GER: POSSIBILITIES AND CAUTIONS CHEEK, Kim A., Childhood Education, Literacy, & TESOL, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, k.cheek@unf.edu

Presentation: Cheek, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 883kB Nov12 15)

USING ONLINE FOCUS GROUPS TO REVEAL TEACHER PERSPECTIVES ON CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION MCNEAL, Peggy1, PETCOVIC, Heather1 and REEVES, Patricia2, (1)Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (2)Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology, Western Michigan University, 3571 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, peggy.m.mcneal@wmich.edu

Presentation: McNeal, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 3.7MB Nov10 15)

CONNECTING TEACHING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN POST-SECONDARY GEOSCIENCE CLASSROOMS RYKER, Katherine, Geography and Geology, Eastern Michigan University, 203 Strong Hall, Department of Geography and Geology, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, kryker@emich.edu

Presentation: Ryker, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.7MB Nov10 15)

EVALUATING THE TEACHING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF GEOSCIENCE FACULTYCZAJKA, C. Doug, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, cdczajka@ncsu.edu

Presentation: Czajka, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 1002kB Nov10 15)

AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING IN LARGE CLASSROOMS: OXYMORON OR OPPORTUNITY? CHERMAK, John, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and DREZEK MCCONNELL, Kathryne, Senior Director for Research and Assessment, AAC&U, 1818 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, jchermak@vt.edu

HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR PEDAGOGY? USING THE MOTIVATED STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING QUESTIONNAIRE AND THE GEOSCIENCE CONCEPT INVENTORY TO MEASURE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN CLASS SLIKO, Jennifer L., School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA 17057, jls1093@psu.edu

CAN FOCUSING ON THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE CHANGE THE WAY STUDENTS PERCEIVE THE RELEVANCE OF SCIENCE? PELCH, Michael A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8208, Raleigh, NC 27695, mapelch@ncsu.edu

Presentation: Pelch, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 24.3MB Nov9 15)

EXPLORING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A RESEARCH TOOL FOR MEASURING ENGAGEMENT IN A PALEONTOLOGICAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE LUNDGREN, Lisa M.1, CRIPPEN, Kent J.2, MACFADDEN, Bruce J.3, DUNCKEL, Betty A.3, ELLIS, Shari4 and GARDNER, Eleanor E.5, (1)College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32608, (2)College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32611, (3)Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, (4)Center for Science Learning, Florida Museum of Natural History, Powell Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, (5)University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida Museum of Natural History Dickinson Hall, 1659 Museum Road PO BOX 117800, Gainesville, FL 32608, llundgren@flmnh.ufl.edu

Presentation: Lundgren, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 4.3MB Nov10 15)

BROADER IMPACTS AND EVALUATION: AN ENTRY POINT TO ENGAGE PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS IN DISCUSSIONS OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 and HUBENTHAL, Michael, IRIS Consortium, 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, nladue@niu.edu

Presentation: LaDue, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 793kB Nov9 15)

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH: A COMMUNITY EFFORT ST. JOHN, Kristen, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, MACDONALD, Heather, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, FEIG, Anthony D., Department of Geography, Central Michigan University, CMU DOW 278, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, LUKES, Laura A., CTFE; Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, & Earth Sciences, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, 241 Johnson Center, Fairfax, VA 22030, MCNEAL, Karen S., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843 and MCDARIS, John R., Science Education Research Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, stjohnke@jmu.edu

Presentation: St John, GSA 2015 (Acrobat (PDF) 1.4MB Nov11 15)