Class Participation:  Class participation grades will be assigned based on (a) performance on collaborative in-class activities, (b) participation during in-class discussions, and (c) constructive interactions during peer-feedback sessions.

Portfolio: Each student will complete a portfolio during the semester.  The portfolio will synthesize the scientific and pedagogical themes from the course and will consist of reflections and activities completed outside of class, as well as a collection of materials that you feel will be useful in achieving your goals with respect to geoscience education.  Some portfolio items will be turned in on specific dates.  The entire portfolio will be turned in at the end of the semester.  .  

Class Projects:  Click here for detailed information.  Please note that students must complete all class projects in order to receive a passing grade for the course.

Missed Classes and Make-up Exams:  As many of the class sessions will include significant work with groups, students are expected to attend all class periods.  If you expect to miss a class period, please notify the instructor by email (dwitter@kent.edu) in advance.  Students who miss a class session should consult with the instructor for information about the material missed.  

Late Assignments:  Students are expected to complete all assignments (including project-related work) on time.  If you expect to miss a class session during which an assignment is due, please email you completed assignment to the instructor before the end of that day’s class period.  Except in exceptional circumstances, an assignment will be penalized 1/3 of a letter grade for each class period that it is late (e.g., “A” work will receive a “B+” if it is received one week, or two class periods, late).