Eric Pyle

Be the Block: Working the Geologic Block Diagram as an Inquiry Tool part of Teacher Preparation:Resource Collections:Activities
Working with data, students develop 3-D understandings of Earth structures using inference to construct a block diagram from a collection of 2-D information.

Rubric for field notes/field books part of Geoscience in the Field:Assessment Tools
This is a rubric for assessing student work with field note-taking. It provides clear expectations to students before any field assignment commences. This rubric is derived from the work of the sub-committee at the ...

Rubric for maps and cross-sections part of Geoscience in the Field:Assessment Tools
This is a scoring rubric for assessing student geologic maps and cross-sections, as used by the JMU Field Course.

Connecting Science Pedagogy with Complex Earth Systems Thinking: A Non-Linear, Sensitive-Dependent Journey part of Complex Systems:Workshop 2010:Participant Essays
Eric Pyle, James Madison University When I contemplate the nature of complex Earth systems, I am immediately drawn to both the philosophical aspects of their descriptions as well as the instructional opportunities ...

Assessment in the Context of Evaluation at James Madison University part of Building Strong Departments:Workshops:Assessing Geoscience Programs:Participant Essays
Eric J. Pyle, Department Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University The Department of Geology & Environmental Science at James Madison University is a large one among undergraduate ...

Eric Pyle part of Affective Domain:Workshop 07:Workshop Participants
Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University Homepage What are the key issues related to the role of the affective domain in teaching geoscience that you would like to engage at the ...

Developing and Implementing Program Assessment part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2018:Program:Afternoon Workshops
It can be said that if one does not like assessment and evaluation, then education is a poor choice of career. "Assessment" and "evaluation" tend to be used interchangeably, but they have very ...

Theme Group 2: Earth Science for Secondary Teachers - Systems and Models part of Teacher Preparation:Workshops and Activities:Workshop 2007
Group Members Eric Pyle, History and Philosophy of the Geosciences James Ebert, Laboratory Techniques in Earth Science William Slattery, Earth Systems Jill Singer, Oceanography Sandra Rutherford, Methods for ...

From the Emerald Isle to the Red Planet: How to Make your Virtual Field Trip out of this World part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Morning Workshops:From the Emerald Isle to the Red Planet: How to make your virtual field trip out of this world
Many high-impact, field-focused geoscience learning experiences have gone virtual to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the continuity of this important aspect of students' preparation. ...

Research on Students' Conceptual Understanding of Geology/Solid Earth Science Content part of NAGT:Our Work:Geoscience Education Research:Community Framework for GER:Conceptual Understanding - Solid Earth
Download a pdf of this chapterEric J. Pyle, James Madison University; Andy Darling, Colorado State University; Zo Kreager, Northern Illinois University; and Susan Howes Conrad, Dutchess Community College ...