1. Teaching Geochemistry Workshop 2010
WELCOME!
In association with the 2010 Goldschmidt Conference

2. THANKS Participants Conveners SERC Staff UT-Knoxville
For taking time out of your busy schedules to join this workshop
Conveners
Dex Perkins, Univ. North Dakota
Darrell Henry, Louisiana State Univ.
Dave Mogk, Montana State Univ
SERC Staff
Sean Fox
Karin Kirk
Monica Bruckner
UT-Knoxville
Robert Gibbs for logistical support
NAGT—for sponsorship. Please Join!
NSF—for generous support

3. Workshop Goals
Review where and how geochemistry is taught in the geoscience curriculum, as dedicated geochemistry courses and in other related courses;
Demonstrate exemplary instructional activities including laboratories, use of geochemical datasets, computer-assisted learning, and other in-class exercises
Consider how to best incorporate new advances in geochemical research into instructional activities; and
Continue to create and review new instructional activities to support teaching and learning about geochemistry and establish plans for next steps in developing additional instructional resources

4. What to Expect
Plenary sessions to explore the current state and future of teaching geochemistry
Small group, focused discussions on topical issues and reviewing/planning instructional resources
Demonstrations of effective instructional activities in geochemistry. Participants will share strategies for actively engaging students in the classroom and for providing effective and innovative lab experiences.

5. SERC Resources That May be Useful
Starting Point Service Learning Module
Affective Domain
Observing and Assessing Student Learning
Course Design
And much more….

6. Use the Teaching Geochemistry Web Site to Support Your Work--
Main Page
Program
Technical Information
Discussions
Teaching activities and learning resources
Upload activities, documents

7. QUESTIONS? Now on with the program
Dex Perkins will lead the first Discussion Session….

8. Small Group Discussion I
What should students know after they finish a geochemistry course?
Work in small groups at your tables
Record your thoughts on the flip charts
Make a list of the essential components of a model geochemistry course
Report out after 15 minutes…

9. Small group discussion I
How does a geochemistry class fit into the overall geology curriculum?

10. Small group discussion I
How much of what they learn in a geochemistry class will they ever use again?