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Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics Curriculum Revision. “Backwards” redesign – identify skills/knowledge/competencies required. Guided by curriculum revision specialists (Debra Fowler, Center for Teaching Excellence).
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Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics Curriculum Revision “Backwards” redesign – identify skills/knowledge/competencies required Guided by curriculum revision specialists (Debra Fowler, Center for Teaching Excellence) Started in Summer 2014; some new courses introduced in 2016-17; 2017-18 freshmen will follow the new curriculum
Earth Dynamics Communication
Lessons Learned Supported by, but not driven by the administration You can bring (almost) everyone along; it needs to have advantages for faculty, and be plausible Think about the Ideal; but keep touching base with reality