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

大气科学(41)该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。正在调整在伊利诺伊大学和其他四年制学院开发并成功实施的教材和教学方法，以适应多样化的社区学院学生群体。虽然主动学习方法在促进学生成功学习和纠正常见的学生误解方面一直是有效的，但在社区大学将主动学习方法应用于气象学方面几乎没有做过任何工作。正在检查学生对气象学概念的误解，并在课堂上引入主动学习模块，这些模块需要观察和分析与气象学有关的物理现象。目标是让学生更好地欣赏科学，加深对相关科学原理的理解，并通过这些单元提高科学素养。该项目还旨在对学生的留校率和表现产生积极影响，因为许多人患有数学和科学焦虑，并曾在传统的科学课程中经历过负面经历。如果成功，该项目可以作为其他城市社区学院教学改革的典范。

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.