Hands-On Undergraduate Laboratory in Photonics Using Case Studies and Other Non-Traditional Methodologies

工程-电气（55）该项目正在开发一个光子学课程，并在实施案例研究的“工业模型”的基础上建立一个相关实验室。该实验室的形式是从现有的NSF支持的“空台”模型改编而来的。我们将这种形式扩展到一个“工业模型”，通过模拟案例研究的行业环境来增强相关性。该模型通过要求学生构建所有实验来整合基于问题的学习，通过连接实验室和讲座来连接认知和基于技能的学习，并将光子技术融入教学，同时通过让团队控制购买决策来激发学生的兴趣。 正在采用新的评估工具来衡量这一方法的有效性。

Engineering - Electrical (55)This project is developing a photonics curriculum with a relevant laboratory based on an "industrial model" that implements case studies. The format of the laboratory is being adapted from an existing NSF-supported "empty bench" model. We extend this format to an "industrial model" that reinforces relevance by simulating the industry environment of the case study. This model incorporates problem based learning by requiring student construction of all experiments, links cognitive and skills-based learning by linking labsand lectures, and incorporates photonics technology into instruction while stimulatingstudent interest by giving teams control over purchasing decisions. Novel assessment instruments are being employed to measure effectiveness of this methodology.