Using System Dynamics to Model Student Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Using System Dynamics to Model Student Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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使用系统动力学模拟学生对科学、技术、工程和数学的兴趣
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2009
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J. Attridge
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H. A. Sanchez;B. Wells;J. Attridge
本文介绍了雷神公司的一个项目的初步结果，该项目利用系统动力学来了解美国教育系统的复杂性，并协助探索政策和计划的影响，目标是到2015年将科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）大学毕业生的数量翻一番。具体而言，已经开发了一个系统动力学模型，其初始版本的目标是增加有能力和有兴趣从事STEM学科职业的学生人数。已经分析了一些场景，以检查提高学生能力的变化。初步结果提供了一些建议的政策的价值和可行性的见解，并表明，通过持续的研究，模型开发和分析，将有可能进一步评估美国教育系统的改进建议。
This paper presents preliminary results of a Raytheon project that uses systems dynamics to understand the intricacies of the U.S. educational system and to assist in exploring the effects of policies and programs, with a goal of doubling the numbers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) college graduates by 2015. Specifically, a system dynamics model has been developed, the initial version of which targets increasing the number of students both capable and interested in pursuing careers in STEM disciplines. A few scenarios have been analyzed that examine changes for improving student capabilities. Initial results provide insight into the value and viability of a few proposed policies and indicate that with continued research, model development, and analysis it will be possible to further assess proposed improvements in the U.S education system.