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JGE, SEPTEMBER 2009, v. 57, n. 4

A Note From Your Editors  

Julie Libarkin, Joe Elkins

Corrections

Editorial: Thinking and Learning in the Geosciences

Nir Orion, Roger Trend

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 222-223          Download PDF

Commentary: Fostering Students’ Argumentation Skills in Geoscience Education

Roger Trend

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 224-232          Download PDF

Curriculum & Instruction

A Novel Approach to Teaching and Understanding Transformations of Matter in Dynamic Earth Systems

Scott K. Clark, Duncan F. Sibley, Julie C. Libarkin, Merle Heidemann

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 233-241          Download PDF

Characterizing and Improving Spatial Visualization Skills

Sarah Titus, Eric Horsman

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 242-254           Download PDF

Research

A Cognitive Framework for Reasoning with Scientific Models

Duncan F. Sibley

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 255-263          Download PDF

The Relationship Between Instructors' Conceptions of Geoscience Learning and Classroom Practice at a Research University

C.T. Markley, H. Miller, T. Kneeshaw, B.E. Herbert

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 264-274          Download PDF

Students' Geocognition of Deep Time, Conceptualized in an Informal Educational Setting

Renee M. Clary, Robert F. Brzuszek, James H. Wandersee

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 275-285          Download PDF          Download Online Supplement (skill puzzles)           Download Online Supplement (stereonet exercises)

Thai University Students’ Prior Knowledge About P-waves Generated During Particle Motion

Suttida Rakkapao, Kwan Arayathanitkul. Passakorn Pananont

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 286-299           Download PDF

Barriers to College Students Learning How Rocks Form

Karen M. Kortz,Daniel P. Murray

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 300-315          Download PDF

An Empirical Methodology for Investigating Geocognition in the Field

Heather L. Petcovic, Julie C. Libarkin, Kathleen M. Baker

JGE, v. 57, n. 4, p. 316-328          Download PDF         Download Online Supplement