Undersea Research Program for Teachers

从康涅狄格州格罗顿附近地区挑选出来的20名中学理科教师将利用国家海底研究计划(NURP)提供的深潜器和其他设备开展海底研究项目，随后将在自己的学校实施学生研究计划，让学生参与科学探究。这项为期三年的计划将于1988年9月开始，1991年5月结束。在第一学年，学员将；1.)出席13个3小时的讲座和研讨会，由访问的海洋科学家2。与NURP主任和首席科学家协商，确定、定义和设计要调查和选择的研究问题和假设。3.)进行文献检索；4.)与NURP的科学家会面，以及5.)熟悉科学的本质和哲学。在1989年夏天，参与者将参加长岛海峡一个为期六周的暑期学院。17天将涉及水上调查，其中包括使用NURP潜水器的两天。剩下的13天将用于实验室实验、样本分析和计算机数据录入。在第二年，参与者将完成他们的调查，减少和分析数据，写一篇论文或准备一次海报会议，并计划将他们的研究经验转移到课堂上。在三年级期间，参与者将在自己的学校实施一项学生研究计划。工作人员将进行校内访问，以观察学生的研究计划。与会者将汇报和讨论他们的项目。项目参与者将从东康涅狄格州立大学获得6个研究生学分。这项计划使教师强化计划有机会观察一种方法，这种方法将增加参与者对科学探究的性质的理解，并增强教师向学生传达这种理解的能力。海洋学项目和国家海底研究计划将贡献相当于国家科学基金奖66%的资金。

Twenty secondary school science teachers selected from the area adjacent to Groton, Connecticut will carry out an undersea research project using deep-diving submersibles and other equipment provided by the National Undersea Research Program (NURP) and will subsequently implement a student research program in their own schools which will engage their students in scientific inquiry. This three-year program will begin in September, 1988 and conclude in May, 1991. During the academic year of year one, participants will; 1.) attend thirteen 3 hour lectures and seminars by visiting marine scientists 2.) identify, define and design research problems and hypotheses to be investigated and chosen in consultation with the NURP Director and Chief Scientist. 3.) Conduct a literature search; 4.) meet with scientists at NURP, and 5.) become acquainted with the nature and philosophy of science. During the summer of 1989 the participants will be involved in a six week summer institute on Long Island Sound. Seventeen days will involve on-the-water investigations including two days utilizing a NURP submersible. The remaining thirteen days will be devoted to laboratory experiments, sample analysis and computer entry of data. During year two participants will complete their investigations, reduce and analyze data, write a paper or prepare a poster session and plan for the transfer of their research experience into the classroom. During year three participants will implement a student research program in their own schools. In-school visits will be conducted by the staff to observe the student research program. The participants will report on and discuss their projects. Program participants will receive six graduate credits from Eastern Connecticut State University. This program allows the Teacher Enhancement Program the opportunity to observe an approach which will increase the participants' understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and the ability of teachers to convey this understanding to students. Project Oceanology ant the National Undersea Research Program will contribute an amount equal to 66% of the National Science Foundation award.