Faculty Training in Learning Through Modeling and Cooperation

本计划以建模（建立数学及电脑模型以了解现象）为主题，透过小组合作学习的方式，加强学生的努力。研讨会的参与者将准备在当前的科学/数学课程中加入建模模块和/或为他们的项目开发建模课程。为期一周的暑期培训将为教师提供建模和合作关系工作的背景和实践，让他们了解将作为教学指南的模块，让他们开发更具体的例子和课程，将模块转化为他们的环境，并在团队内部和跨团队之间建立网络。后续行动将包括电子公告板交换信息、中心的通讯和项目工作人员的访问，以提供反馈和协助。

This project focusses on modeling (constructing mathematical and computer models to gain understanding of phenomena) as the subject matter with the use of cooperative learning groups to enhance the efforts of students. Participants in the workshop will be prepared to include a module on modeling in present science/math courses and/or to develop a course on modeling for their program. The one-week summer training will give instructors a background and practice in modeling and working in cooperative relationships, take them through the module they would use as a guide for their teaching, have them develop more specific examples and lessons for translating the module into their setting, and build networking within and across teams and across teams. Follow-up will include electronic bulletin board exchange of information, a newsletter from the Center and visits from project staff to provide feedback and assistance.