Implementation: Building Successful Models for Research and Inquiry-Based Learning and Teaching

克拉夫林大学通过HBCU-UP项目的资助，寻求调查以下问题：(i)高风险数学课程如何阻碍学生主修STEM；（ii）数学成绩的成功对STEM的流失率有何影响；（iii）研究密集型课程是否有助于STEM领域的职业发展？克拉夫林大学的课程是否符合模范数学和科学教师培养的标准？Claflin的HBCU-UP项目，建立基于研究和探究的学习和教学的成功模式，是一个旨在提高本科水平数学能力的综合项目；准备和培训以研究为基础的学生群体，使其在研究生院和/或研究队伍中具有竞争力；并通过扩展研究和教学之间的接口来改善数学和科学教师的准备。为解决问题和实现项目目标而计划的活动是基于STEM教育的研究。Claflin将在大学代数、微积分预科、化学和物理课程取得成功的基础上，在微积分I课程中实施补充教学，这些课程的不及格率下降了10% - 15%。他们还将利用数学软件和MathLab为学生提供额外的在线支持。除了针对学生成功的改进外，Claflin还专注于开发以研究为基础的课程和建立跨学科的研究基础设施，特别是在生物科学技术领域。Claflin的HBCU-UP项目的一个创新之处在于，它计划为科学和数学教学建立一个典范。他们将以中学数学教育专业和早期、小学、初中教育专业为重点。针对这些学生，将开发一门新的科学与数学教育专题课程。Claflin的目标是让这门课程成为全国STEM教学的典范。为期4周的暑期课程将包括仪器、探究式学习、分子建模和在线交付方法。该大学已经召集了一群杰出而有经验的教师来领导这个项目，并有望在回答所提出的问题方面走很长的路。

Claflin University, through funding from the HBCU-UP program, seeks to investigate the following questions: (i) How can high-risk mathematics courses deter students from majoring in STEM; (ii) What is the effect of success in mathematics to attrition rates in STEM; (iii) Can a research-intensive curriculum contribute to a career in STEM? (iv) Does the Claflin University curriculum meet criteria for exemplary mathematics and science teacher preparation? Claflin's HBCU-UP project, Building Successful Models for Research and Inquiry Based Learning and Teaching, is a comprehensive project that seeks to improve mathematics competencies at the undergraduate level; prepare and train a research-based student population to be competitive for graduate school and/or the research workforce; and to improve mathematics and science teacher preparation through extending the interface between research and pedagogy.The activities planned for addressing the questions and achieving the objectives of the project are based on research in STEM education. Claflin will implement supplemental instruction in Calculus I, building on current success in College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry and Physics, where they have seen decreases in failure rate of 10% - 15%. They will also utilize mathematics software and a MathLab to provide additional online support for the students.In addition to the enhancements aimed at student success, Claflin is also focusing on developing a research-based curriculum and building an interdisciplinary research infrastructure, especially in the area of Bioscience Technology.An innovative aspect of Claflin's HBCU-UP project is its plan to build an exemplary model for science and mathematics teaching. They will focus on mathematics education majors at the secondary level, and early, elementary and middle education majors. For these students, a new Special Topics in Science and Mathematics Education course will be developed. Claflin aims to make this course a model for the nation in STEM teaching. The 4-week summer course will incorporate instrumentation, inquiry-based learning, molecular modeling and on-line delivery methods.The University has assembled a distinguished and experienced group of faculty to lead this project, and is expected to go a long way toward answering the questions posed.