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

物理学（13）这个项目和以前在阿拉斯加安克雷奇大学（UA-A）和印第安纳州大学（IU）资助的项目的目标是用一个基于研究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）教导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）培养批判性思维等重要技能，团队合作和目标驱动的工作技能，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，因为“真实”的研究数据成为教学背后的驱动力。 在这个特殊的项目中，学生们正在分析来自大型综合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自己的研究工作中开发的数据。 在过去三年中，该项目在UA-A和IU开发材料并试点该项目后，使RBSE课程在另外四个学术机构的实施和有效性评估成为可能。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-A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.