RBSE-U: The Implementation of Research-Based Science Education in Astronomy for Undergraduates

物理学（13）这个项目和之前由阿拉斯加-安克雷奇大学（UA-A）和印第安纳大学（IU）资助的一个项目的目标是用一个以研究为基础的课程取代标准的入门级天文学课程。基于研究的科学教育（RBSE）课程材料有三个目标：1)教授科学是一个发现的过程，而不仅仅是一个知识体系；2)通过给学生一个做真实研究的机会，提高对科学和STEM职业的积极态度；3)培养批判性思维、团队合作和目标驱动的工作技能等重要技能，这些技能在任何职业道路上都很重要。RBSE自然地将研究和教育结合起来，“真实的”研究数据成为教学背后的推动力。在这个特殊的项目中，学生们正在分析来自大型天气巡天望远镜和国家虚拟天文台的数据，以及参与该项目的教师可能从他们自己的研究努力中开发的数据。在过去的三年里，该项目在UA-A和IU开发了材料并进行了试点，使RBSE课程能够在另外四所学术机构中实施和有效性评估。总的来说，这代表了一个广泛不同的学生群体和广泛不同的课堂环境。除了ua和IU，参与当前研究的机构还包括：华盛顿大学、芝加哥州立大学、皮马社区学院和特拉基梅多斯社区学院。

Physics (13)The goal of this and a previously funded project at the University of Alaska-Anchorage (UA-A) and Indiana University (IU) is to replace the standard introductory-level astronomy curriculum with one that is research-based. Research-based science educational (RBSE) curricular materials have three goals: 1) to teach that science is a process of discovery, not just a body of knowledge, 2) to increase positive attitudes towards science and 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. RBSE naturally integrates research and education as "authentic" research data becomes the driving force behind instruction. In this particular project, students are analyzing data from the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and the National Virtual Observatory, as well as data that faculty participating in the project might have developed from their own research endeavors. After developing materials and piloting the program at UA-A and IU over the past three years, the project enables the implementation and effectiveness assessment of RBSE curricula at four additional academic institutions. Collectively this represents a widely-divergent student population and widely-varying classroom environments. In addition to UA-A and IU, institutions participating in the current study include: University of Washington, Chicago State University, Pima Community College, and Truckee Meadows Community college.