T209 Teaching and Research Challenges and Successes for Solitary Geologists in Academia
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
C124
FROM GEOLOGY MAJOR TO MINOR--CHALLENGES AND REWARDS
Paper number: T209-13
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Authors
Abstract
The transition from teaching for a geology major to doing so mainly for a general-education core with a geology minor can involve appreciable changes. Adjustments may include revision of known disciplinary educational objectives, content and teaching strategies as well as looking for more divergent allies for achieving particular institutional goals. Yet these new circumstances also afford opening up to stimulating inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches on campus as well as opportunities for collaboration with researchers outside of campus.
Examples will be discussed of how the lone-ranger can move toward becoming an effective colleague.