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，试图调查以下问题：(I)高风险的数学课程如何阻止学生主修STEM；(Ii)数学方面的成功对STEM的流失率有何影响；(Iii)研究密集型课程能否有助于STEM的职业生涯？(4)克拉夫林大学的课程是否符合模范数学和科学教师培训标准？克拉夫林的HBCU-UP项目，建立基于研究和探究的学习和教学的成功模式，是一个综合项目，旨在提高本科水平的数学能力；准备和培训以研究型为基础的学生群体，使其在研究生院和/或研究队伍中具有竞争力；并通过扩大研究和教学之间的接口来改善数学和科学教师的准备。为解决这些问题和实现该项目的目标而计划的活动基于STEM教育方面的研究。克拉夫林将在目前大学代数、微积分预科、化学和物理课程取得成功的基础上，实施微积分I的补充教学，他们在这些课程中的不及格率下降了10%-15%。他们还将利用数学软件和数学实验室为学生提供额外的在线支持。除了针对学生成功的增强之外，克拉夫林还专注于开发基于研究的课程和建立跨学科研究基础设施，特别是在生物科学技术领域。克拉夫林的HBCU-UP项目的一个创新方面是计划建立一个科学和数学教学的示范模型。他们将重点关注中学阶段的数学教育专业，以及早教、初等教育和中等教育专业。针对这些学生，将开发一门新的科学和数学教育专题课程。克莱夫林的目标是使这门课程成为全国STEM教学的典范。为期4周的暑期课程将包括仪器、基于探究的学习、分子建模和在线教学方法。该大学已经召集了一批杰出和经验丰富的教职员工来领导这个项目，预计将在回答提出的问题方面发挥很大作用。

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.