Teaching Global Change in Local Places: The HERO Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
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| Title: | Teaching Global Change in Local Places: The HERO Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Yarnal, Brent, Neff, Rob |
| Source: | Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Sep 2007 31(3):413-426. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Minicourses, Research Methodology, Cooperative Learning, Models, Research Skills, Adjustment (to Environment), Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teacher Student Relationship, Small Group Instruction, Student Research, Environmental Influences, Global Approach, Indigenous Knowledge, Admission Criteria, Mentors |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03098260601082339 |
| ISSN: | 0309-8265 |
| Abstract: | The Human-Environment Research Observatory (HERO) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program aimed to develop the next generation of researchers working on place-based human-environment problems. The program followed a cooperative learning model to foster an integrated approach to geographic research and to build collaborative research skills. The program hosted 12-16 students annually, who first engaged in an intensive short course and then formed three- or four-person teams to conduct research in four biophysically and socioeconomically diverse places. The teams used cyberinfrastructure to collaborate and integrate their research and findings. Most of the REU students have opted to attend graduate school and specialize in human-environment research. (Contains 3 tables and 2 notes.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 20 |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Accession Number: | EJ777869 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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