38. |
In setting the goals for your most recent course for majors, how important
were each of the following. |
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Developing problem solving skills such as the ability to
analyze data and draw conclusions |
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Developing communication skills such as scientific writing
and oral presentation |
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Developing interpersonal skills including the ability
to work in groups |
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Mastery of conceptual understanding of specific
geoscience content |
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Increasing student awareness of the utility of
geoscience in addressing important problems |
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Providing authentic experiences that simulate or emulate professional
activities |
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40. |
In your most recent course for majors, please indicate the types of strategies
dealing with student attitudes, motivations, and comfort that had the largest impact on student
learning. (Check all that apply)
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I do not believe that student
attitudes, motivations, and comfort have an impact on student learning |
Designing activities that motivate my
students |
Providing opportunities for low-stakes
practice before high-stakes assignments, activities, or exams |
Including activities that allow student
to get to know one another |
Getting to know something about my students
as individuals |
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Using group projects, field work, or
other activities that promote teamwork and collaborative learning |
Including content that is relevant to
students' experience |
Focusing on important geoscience
concepts |
Fostering a comfortable learning
environment |
Other,
specify |