Development of an Inquiry Based Meteorology Course for Non-Science Majors

非理科专业探究式气象学课程的开发

• 批准号: 0511170
• 负责人: Paul Marchese
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: CUNY Queensborough Community College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-08-01 至 2008-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0511170&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Development; Inquiry; Based; Meteorology; Course

Atmospheric Sciences (41) This project is modifying an existing introductory Meteorology course by transforming the method of instruction to one that emphasizes active learning. Educational materials and pedagogical methods developed and successfully implemented at the University of Illinois and other four-year colleges are being adapted to use a diverse community college student body. While active learning methods have been effective in promoting successful student learning and countering common student misconceptions, almost no work has been done on adapting active learning methods to meteorology at a community college. Student misconceptions related to concepts in meteorology are being examined, and active learning modules that entail observation and analysis of physical phenomena related to meteorology are being introduced in class. The objective is that students develop a better appreciation of science, a deeper understanding of relevant scientific principles, as well as increased scientific literacy as a result of these modules. This project is also intended to have a positive impact on student retention and performance, as many suffer from math and science anxiety and have had negative experiences with traditional science classes. If successful, this project could serve as a model for pedagogical reform in other urban community colleges.

大气科学（41）本项目正在修改现有的气象学入门课程，将教学方法转变为强调主动学习的方法。 伊利诺伊大学和其他四年制学院制定并成功实施的教育材料和教学方法正在进行调整，以使用多样化的社区学院学生群体。 虽然积极的学习方法已经有效地促进成功的学生学习和打击常见的学生误解，几乎没有工作已经做了适应积极的学习方法，气象学在社区学院。 正在审查学生对气象学概念的误解，并在课堂上介绍需要观察和分析与气象学有关的物理现象的主动学习模块。 目标是让学生更好地欣赏科学，更深入地了解相关的科学原理，并通过这些模块提高科学素养。 该项目还旨在对学生的保留和表现产生积极的影响，因为许多人患有数学和科学焦虑症，并且对传统的科学课程有负面的经历。 如果成功的话，这个项目可以成为其他城市社区学院教学改革的典范。