Enhancing Discovery-based Learning in STEM Education by Integrating Augmented Technology and Culture-based Pedagogy

美国国家科学基金会部落学院和大学项目（TCUP）的使命是支持加强土著服务机构的STEM教育和研究能力。该项目名为“通过整合增强技术和基于文化的教学法，加强STEM教育中的发现式学习”，由夏威夷大学西瓦胡岛分校管理，与这一使命密切相关。该项目的重点是通过整合当地相关内容，使用以学生为中心的教学方法和虚拟现实技术，改善解剖学、生理学和生物学课程的课程和教学。参与该项目的教师从事专业发展，以加强他们的教学技能和文化能力，为课程和教学的变化做好准备。该项目的重点是在基于地点的内容和环境中构建课程，并将最新技术融入包容性的跨学科学习环境中。解剖学与生理学和人体骨骼生物学的课程将重组，采用研究型教学法和增强现实工具，以提高学生的参与度和学习能力。独特的学习体验，如实地考察、演讲嘉宾和与当地STEM专业人士的互动将被纳入课程，旨在向学生介绍令人兴奋的STEM研究和职业机会。虚拟现实工具创造了引人入胜的动态学习环境，为学生提供了与解剖学3D表示进行现实互动的机会。该项目的最终成果包括加强世卫组织的STEM教学，提高学生保留率，提高STEM学位和职业的成功率，特别是对于来自代表性不足群体的学生。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The mission of the NSF Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) is to support the strengthening of STEM education and research capacity at Native-serving institutions. The project titled "Enhancing Discovery-Based Learning in STEM Education by Integrating Augmented Technology and Culture-Based Pedagogy" and administered by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu, closely aligns with this mission. The project focuses on improving curriculum and instruction in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology courses through the integration of locally relevant content and the use of student-centered teaching methods and virtual reality technology. Faculty involved in the project engage in professional development to strengthen their teaching skills and cultural competence in preparation for the changes in curriculum and instruction. The project focuses on framing the curriculum in place-based content and contexts and infusing the latest technology into an inclusive, interdisciplinary learning environment. Courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Human Skeletal Biology will be restructured to employ research-based pedagogy and augmented reality tools that enhance student engagement and learning. Unique learning experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, and interactions with local STEM professionals will be incorporated into curricula, aimed at introducing students to exciting STEM research studies and career opportunities. Virtual reality tools create engaging dynamic learning environments, providing students opportunities for realistic interactions with 3D representations of anatomy. Eventual outcomes of the project include a strengthening of STEM instruction at UHWO and an increase in student retention and success in STEM degrees and careers, particularly for students from underrepresented groups.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.