Learning by Design: Integrating and Enhancing the Middle School Math, Science and Technology Curricula

9553583基于科洛德纳项目的学习模块，围绕工程和设计问题构建，促进国家标准所涉及的中学数学、科学和技术教育中基本概念和过程的学习。基于问题的学习的方法论来自认知科学和教育的研究，以及教师和科学实践者的经验。这些模块以复杂、现实的设计问题为基础，整合学科材料，专注于协作学习和实践，并促进反思。有几种可供选择的解决方案，在评估解决方案时，必须利用科学知识和现实世界的经验。学生设计解决方案，而不仅仅是分析现有的解决方案；他们被要求确定解决问题所需的知识和信息；学生收到关于他们的推理过程和解决方案的明确反馈。计算机支持为教师提供了一个互动的问题解决环境、信息资源和脚手架。多样性问题是通过合作和沟通解决的相关现实问题来解决的。这项先导研究的产品包括两个融合生命科学、数学和技术的六年级或七年级工程设计问题、支持基于问题的学习的教师材料、基于软件的互动问题解决和学习环境以及学生评估。

9553583 Kolodner Project-based learning modules, built around engineering and design problems, promote the learning of essential concepts and processes in mathematics, science and technology education at the middle school addressed by the national standards. The methodology of problem-based learning is informed by research in cognitive science and education, and the experiences of teachers and science practitioners. The modules, based on complex, realistic design problems, integrate the disciplinary material, focus on collaborative learning and doing, and foster reflection. There are several options available to arrive at a solution and both science knowledge and real world experience must be brought to bear in evaluating solutions. Students design solutions, not just analyze existing solutions; they are asked to identify knowledge and information needed to solve the problem; students receive explicit feedback both about their reasoning process and about the solution. Computer support provides an interactive problem-solving environment, information resources and scaffolding for teachers. Diversity issues are addressed through the relevant realistic problems that are solved through cooperation and communication. The products of this pilot study include two engineering design problems for the sixth or seventh grade integrating life science, mathematics and technology, teacher materials that support problem-based learning, a software-based interactive problem-solving and learning environment and student assessments.