Modernization of Physics Laboratory Instrumentation Including Community and Student Support Facilities

该项目旨在通过帮助物理学生和高中物理教师，帮助迈阿密戴德社区学院所服务的种族和文化多样化的社区提高科学技能。为了帮助学生提高他们对物理的理解和应用，我们将向他们介绍一系列使用计算机和视频技术的实验室体验。我们期望学生在从事科学研究的过程中也能发展计算机技能。除了正式的实验室设置外，还将为需要额外帮助的物理学生提供一个独立的设施，该设施配备齐全，可作为导师和同伴导师管理的指导实验室。这将通过他们在一个鼓励他们建立和交流知识的环境中积极参与自己的学习来增强他们对物理的理解。正式的实验室和辅导服务的结合有望提高学生在科学课程中的留级率和成绩，并帮助学生培养更高水平的科学素养、分析能力和计算机技能。MDCC坚定地致力于与社区合作，特别是与公立高中系统合作。该项目将为高中物理教师提供使用MBL实验室以及适应和发展新的实验室经验的培训。

This project is intended to help the ethnically and culturally diverse community served by Miami-Dade Community College improve scientific skills by assisting physics students and high school physics teachers. In order to help our students improve their understanding and applications of physics, they will be introduced to a series of laboratory experiences using computers and video technology. It is our expectation that in the process of doing science, students will develop computer skills as well. In addition to formal laboratory settings, a separate facility, fully equipped as a tutorial lab run by both instructors and peer tutors, will be made available to physics students who need additional help. This will enhance their understanding physics through active engagement in their own learning in an environment that encourages them to build and communicate their knowledge. The combination of formal laboratories and tutorial services is expected to improve student retention and achievement in science courses and to help students develop higher levels of scientific literacy, analytical, and computer skills. MDCC is deeply committed to working with the community, particularly with the public high school system. This project will provide training for high school physics teachers in the use of MBL laboratories as well as in the adaptation and development of new laboratory experiences.