Science Technology: Knowledge and Skills, Phase II

摘要：SciTeKS（科学技术：知识和技能）是一个跨学科（生物学，化学，地球科学），模块化，技术教育课程的学生在11和12年级。该课程的目标是向高中学生介绍基于标准的科学技术在工业，基于问题的格式。每一个14，5周的模块是为了创造一个“虚拟工作场所”的学生，通过实验室的经验，基于计算机的多媒体和视频。通过每个模块的工作，学生应用科学知识，并在工业，“真实的世界”的背景下实践解决问题和实验室技能。学生的技能和知识的熟练程度在整个程序中评估与各种方法：使用多媒体行业相关的模拟，实验室和演示文稿的性能评估;期刊分析;自我评估的进展;和教师生成的评估。 模块由一个写作团队开发，该团队与技术教育教师和行业成员密切合作。模块组件（视频，基于计算机的多媒体和打印）在其发展的关键点进行审查，由项目顾问，行业成员，教师和学生。经过审查和修订，模块在全国各地的各种高中设置（技术预科课程，通用技术教育课程和传统科学课程）的教师进行实地测试。实地测试的结果被用来修订模块，准备由商业出版商分发。

Abstract: SciTeKS (Science Technology: Knowledge and Skills) is an interdisciplinary (biology, chemistry, earth science), modular, technology education curriculum for students in grades 11 and 12. The goal of the curriculum is to introduce high school students to standards-based science technology in an industrial, problem-based format. Each ofthe 14, 5-week modules is designed to create a "virtual workplace" for students, through laboratory experiences, computer-based multimedia, and video. While working through each module, students apply science knowledge, and practice problem-solving and laboratory skills in an industrial, "real world" context. Student proficiency in skills and knowledge is assessed throughout the program with a variety of methods: performance assessment using multimedia industry-related simulations, labs, and presentations; journal analysis; self-assessment of progress; and teacher-generated assessments. Modules are developed by a writing team who work in close collaboration with technology education teachers and industry members. Module components (video, computer-based multimedia, and print) are reviewed at key points in their development, by project advisors, members of industry, teachers, and students. After review and revision, modules are field tested with teachers in a variety of high school settings (tech prep programs, general technology education programs, and traditional science classes) across the country. Results from the field test are used to revise modules in preparation for dissemination by a commercial publisher.