Glenn Dolphin

This document synthesizes research within a historical, linguistic, socio-cultural context to develop understandings of earthquake intensity and magnitude to better inform the public about Natual Resources Canada's forthcoming earthquake early warning system (EEWS).

This is a project proposal to understand how the Canadian population understand earthquake magnitude and intensity. The project incorporates three strategies: historical, linguistic, and socio-cultural, to come to these understandings.

This project examines how metaphors shape teaching and learning in geoscience. Using Conceptual Metaphor Theory and the MIPVU method, we analyze geoscience textbooks and social media to identify and map metaphor use — direct, indirect, and implied. We then evaluate how these metaphors affect understanding and develop clearer alternatives to improve science communication.

This project explores how metaphors shape scientific thinking and learning, particularly in geoscience education. By adapting the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIPVU) into a simpler four-phase process, researchers are identifying common conceptual metaphors in introductory textbooks and examining how they influence student understanding. The goal is to help educators recognize the power-and pitfalls-of metaphor use, improving teaching strategies and learning outcomes in science.