Increasing Career Competencies in Computer Networking Courses using Simulation, Hands-On Learning, and Project-Based Learning Within a Cognitive Apprenticeship Framework

在认知学徒框架内使用模拟、实践学习和基于项目的学习来提高计算机网络课程的职业能力

• 批准号: 2021203
• 负责人: Janett Walters-Williams
• 金额: $ 29.87万
• 依托单位: Hampton University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-10-01 至 2023-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2021203&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Increasing; Career; Competencies; Computer; Networking

This project aims to serve the national interest by improving undergraduate learning in computer networking and communications courses. To be prepared for jobs in these fields, college graduates must be able to think critically, solve problems, work well with others, and communicate effectively. This project will apply a new approach for teaching computer networking that enables students to learn technical skills and improve employability skills. The teaching approach will combine simulation-based learning, hands-on learning, and project-based learning within a cognitive apprenticeship framework. This framework describes a learning environment designed to help a novice move toward expertise through guided learning experiences that emphasize cognitive and metacognitive processes and skills. Students in the redesigned courses will use networking and digital communications simulation software to design real-world networks and will then create a working physical model of the network they designed. Throughout the process, students will practice metacognition, so that they become aware of and can purposefully strengthen their own problem-solving strategies. It is expected that this teaching approach will prepare graduates for careers in networking and digital communications, and that other institutions will be able to successfully use the approach. The project aims to produce graduates who have the domain knowledge, practical and career readiness skills, and independent problem-solving capability needed for workplace success in computer networking and communications. The research component of the project will examine student progress in: (a) networking and digital communication concept knowledge and practical skills; (b) self-efficacy in networking and digital communications; (c) career readiness competencies level; and (d) higher-order and metacognitive thinking skills. The teaching approach will be implemented in three courses at Hampton University, an Historically Black College or University. Existing survey instruments, including the Student Assessment of their Learning Gains, the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory, and surveys from the STELAR STEM Learning and Research Center, will be used to assess the effectiveness of the approach. This work is expected to contribute to building a highly capable, diverse workforce in the high-demand field of networking and communications. The NSF IUSE: EHR Program supports research and development projects to improve the effectiveness of STEM education for all students. Through the Engaged Student Learning track, the program supports the creation, exploration, and implementation of promising practices and tools.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.

该项目旨在通过改善计算机网络和通信课程的本科学习来服务于国家利益。为了准备在这些领域的工作，大学毕业生必须能够批判性地思考，解决问题，与他人合作良好，有效沟通。该项目将采用一种新的计算机网络教学方法，使学生能够学习技术技能，提高就业技能。教学方法将结合联合收割机模拟为基础的学习，动手学习，和基于项目的学习在认知学徒的框架。 这个框架描述了一个学习环境，旨在帮助新手走向专业知识，通过指导学习经验，强调认知和元认知过程和技能。 学生在重新设计的课程将使用网络和数字通信仿真软件来设计现实世界的网络，然后将创建一个工作的物理模型，他们设计的网络。在整个过程中，学生将练习元认知，使他们能够意识到并有目的地加强自己的解决问题的策略。 预计这种教学方法将为毕业生在网络和数字通信的职业生涯做好准备，其他机构将能够成功地使用这种方法。 该项目旨在培养具有计算机网络和通信工作场所成功所需的领域知识，实用和职业准备技能以及独立解决问题的能力的毕业生。该项目的研究部分将审查学生在以下方面的进展：（a）网络和数字通信概念知识和实践技能;（B）网络和数字通信的自我效能;（c）职业准备能力水平;以及（d）高阶和元认知思维技能。教学方法将在汉普顿大学，一个历史上的黑人学院或大学的三门课程实施。现有的调查工具，包括学生学习成绩评估，元认知意识清单，以及STELAR STEM学习和研究中心的调查，将用于评估该方法的有效性。这项工作预计将有助于在高需求的网络和通信领域建立一支高能力、多样化的劳动力队伍。NSF IUSE：EHR计划支持研究和开发项目，以提高所有学生STEM教育的有效性。该奖项反映了NSF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。

项目成果

Increasing Students Expertise and Career Competencies Skills in Computer Network using Project-Based Learning and Blended Practical in a Cognitive Apprenticeship Framework

在认知学徒框架中使用基于项目的学习和混合实践来提高学生的计算机网络专业知识和职业能力技能

• 发表时间: 2023
• 期刊: Association of Computer Science Departments at Minority Institutions (ADMI 2023
• 作者: Walters-Williams, Janett

CAP-B: A New Teaching Methodology for STEM Education Using Project-Based Learning and Blended Practical in a Cognitive Apprenticeship Framework

CAP-B：在认知学徒框架中使用基于项目的学习和混合实践的 STEM 教育新教学方法

• DOI: 10.17265/2161-623x/2023.03.002
• 发表时间: 2023
• 期刊: US-China Education Review A
• 作者: Walters-Williams, Janett