Collaborative Research: The Development of Research-Based Science Education in Astronomy for Undergraduates

合作研究：天文学本科生研究型科学教育的发展

• 批准号: 0618849
• 负责人: Travis Rector
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: University of Alaska Anchorage Campus
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-10-01 至 2010-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0618849&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Collaborative; Research; Development; Based; Science

Astronomy (11) The goal of this project is to develop and to study the effectiveness of research-based science educational (RBSE) curricula in astronomy for entry-level undergraduate courses. The goals of RBSE curricula are threefold: (1) to teach that science is a process of discovery, not just a body of knowledge, (2) to increase positive attitudes towards science, and towards pursuing STEM careers, by giving students an opportunity to do authentic research, and (3) to develop important skills such as critical thinking, teamwork and goal-driven work skills that are important in any career path. The ultimate goal is to help instructors at other institutions, in astronomy and in other fields, to implement the developed curriculum, and to develop their own RBSE curriculum, either based upon their own research or from data archives such as the National Virtual Observatory.The intellectual merit of the activityRBSE is a method of instruction that models the processes of scientific inquiry and exploration used by scientists to discover new knowledge. It is "research-based" in the sense that it integrates scientific research with education. It brings the excitement of discovery into the classroom by getting students to actually do science, not just learn about it from lectures and activities far removed from the actual research process. Students participate in an authentic research project by completing observations on a research-class telescope, analyzing the data and interpreting their results. They collect and interpret information in response to their guided personal exploring and work together as collaborators in a cooperative rather than competitive environment. RBSE is a natural integration of research and education because it teaches science as it is done. It incorporates several "best practice" teaching strategies which model scientific reasoning. These include focusing on an in-depth project, engaging in out-of class activities, using computers as a tool for data display and analysis, using student logs and concept maps for assessment, and using the Internet. This project is determining the most effective way to implement RBSE curricula in undergraduate classrooms. It is also assessing the student gains from participation.The broader impacts of the activityFor many students, an introductory astronomy course represents their last formal exposure to science. RBSE gives students an opportunity to experience the rewards of research early enough to pursue science as a career. Even if students do not pursue STEM degrees, RBSE develops critical-thinking and teamwork skills that are necessary in any career, and it helps a large number of students understand the scientific process. About 5,100 students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula College, and Indiana University are participating in the project . The curriculum is being developed to be "off the shelf," such that other undergraduate instructors may use it. Workshops for about thirty instructors per year are held at the national AAPT and AAS meetings to introduce the RBSE pedagogy and developed curriculum, and to develop a national network of educators participating in RBSE. Flexible teaching modes such as RBSE engage the broad range of diverse, culturally derived orientations to learning. They are effective in allowing women and minorities, groups that are traditionally underrepresented in science, to find their voice and develop confidence in their ability to do science.

天文学（11）该项目的目的是发展和研究基于研究的科学教育（RBSE）课程在入门级本科课程中天文学中的有效性。 RBSE课程的目标是三倍：（1）教导科学是一个发现的过程，不仅是知识体系，（2）通过为学生提供真正的研究，以及（3）发展重要技能，诸如关键思考，团队工作和靶向驱动的工作能力，在任何职业中都重要的重要技能，从而提高对科学和从事STEM职业的积极态度。最终目标是帮助其他机构，天文学和其他领域的讲师，实施开发的课程，并根据自己的研究或从数据档案（例如国家虚拟观测值）（例如“活动”的智力优点来开发自己的RBSE课程。它是“基于研究”的意义，它将科学研究与教育融为一体。它通过让学生真正做科学来使发现的兴奋带入了课堂，而不仅仅是从与实际研究过程相距甚远的讲座和活动中了解它。学生通过完成对研究级望远镜的观察，分析数据并解释其结果，参加了一个真实的研究项目。他们收集和解释信息，以响应他们指导的个人探索并在合作而非竞争环境中作为合作者一起工作。 RBSE是研究和教育的自然融合，因为它可以教授科学。它结合了几种模拟科学推理的“最佳实践”教学策略。其中包括关注一个深入的项目，从事课堂活动，使用计算机作为数据显示和分析的工具，使用学生日志和概念图进行评估以及使用Internet。该项目是确定在本科教室中实施RBSE课程的最有效方法。它还正在评估学生的参与收益。许多学生对活动的更广泛影响，介绍性的天文学课程代表了他们上一次正式接触科学。 RBSE为学生提供了足够尽早获得研究回报的机会，以从事科学作为职业。即使学生不攻读STEM学位，RBSE也会发展出任何职业必要的批判性思维和团队合作技能，这有助于大量学生了解科学过程。阿拉斯加大学安克雷奇，基奈半岛学院和印第安纳大学的大约5,100名学生正在参加该项目。该课程正在开发为“货架上”，以便其他本科教师可以使用它。在国家AAPT和AAS会议上举行了大约三十名讲师的讲习班，以介绍RBSE教育学和开发课程，并开发参加RBSE的教育工作者网络。 诸如RBSE之类的灵活的教学模式与多种文化衍生的学习取向相关。他们有效地允许妇女和少数民族，传统上在科学领域不足的群体，以找到自己的声音并增强对自己的科学能力的信心。