This article in the Journal of Geoscience Education explores what some of the barriers are to achieving a higher level of student understanding in the geosciences. It discusses instructional strategies that will help students achieve a conceptual understanding of fundamental geoscience concepts and how to assess whether students have reached a deep conceptual understanding.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Education:Assessment
Resource Type:
Pedagogic Resources:Research Results, Journal Article
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Research on Learning:
Cognitive Domain:Misconceptions/barriers to learning, Geoscience Expertise
