The Science Studio: A Workshop Approach to Introductory Physical Science

科学工作室：物理科学入门的研讨会方法

• 批准号: 9650863
• 负责人: Shiladitya Chaudhury
• 金额: $ 3.06万
• 依托单位: Norfolk State University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1996
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1996-08-15 至 1998-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9650863&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Science; Studio; Workshop; Approach; Introductory

This project focuses on a workshop-based approach to an introductory physical science course. An enhanced learning environment is being created that utilizes advanced technologies such as computers, networks, and digital media for student exploration and learning in physical science. The project adopts an inquiry-based approach to the materials that fosters student collaboration, practice of oral and written communication skills, and an appreciation for some of the fundamental principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth system science. Wherever appropriate, microcomputer-based laboratory techniques and digital multimedia are being used to enrich the learning experience and enable students to focus on building appropriate mental models of the scientific concepts being explored. Two sections (to be called The Science Studio) of a pilot physical science course are being offered in the workshop format, meeting twice per week for 2-hour sessions. One of the sections is offered within the university's honors program while the other has open enrollment. Widespread adoption of the workshop model after the pilot phase may affect in excess of 1,000 students per year.

这个项目的重点是以研讨会为基础的方法来介绍物理科学课程。一个增强的学习环境正在创建，利用先进的技术，如计算机，网络和数字媒体的学生探索和学习物理科学。该项目采用了基于探究的方法，以促进学生的合作，口头和书面沟通技巧的实践，以及对物理，化学，天文学和地球系统科学的一些基本原理的赞赏的材料。在适当的情况下，基于微型计算机的实验室技术和数字多媒体被用来丰富学习经验，使学生能够专注于建立适当的心理模型的科学概念正在探索。物理科学试点课程的两个部分（将被称为科学工作室）正在以研讨会的形式提供，每周举行两次会议，每次2小时。其中一个部分是在大学的荣誉课程内提供的，而另一个部分则是开放注册的。在试点阶段后广泛采用讲习班模式，每年可能影响到1 000多名学生。