Reforming Education Through Science and Design: A PhD Training Initiative

GER-9554564 DiSessa在两个在数学和科学教育研究方面发展良好和受人尊敬的博士培训计划的基础上，我们提出了一个结合累积、科学研究和教育创新的最佳特征的新计划。这项计划将培养研究人员，他们将扩大我们对科学和数学教育的理解，同时为问题提供实际的解决方案。这项建议的研究生培训领域是：科学和数学教学的研究与技术教育与人力资源子学科。目前的教育培训在抽象的基本原则和临时创新之间存在两极分化。相反，我们寻求培养学生有能力(A)在实践中发展科学原理，(B)通过在不同的、真实的环境中进行设计实验来发展原则性的教育创新。我们将我们的方法称为“通过科学和设计改革教育”(RE：SD)范式。回复：可持续发展要求培训新的调查方法，以促进公平和利用真实的研究背景。有效利用现代技术，包括计算机和电信，需要新的、创造性的科学原则，但它也使新的调查方法和产生实际影响的途径成为可能。拟议培训的创新部分包括：(A)物理、数学、认知科学和教学科学方面的教员之间的多学科合作；(B)密集的学徒式学习环境；(C)经过证明的对公平的全面承诺；以及(D)成功地为学生为包括大学教师、政策制定者、课程改革者和软件设计师在内的各种相关职业做好准备。

GER-9554564 DiSessa Building on two well-developed and respected PhD training programs in mathematics and science education research, we propose a new program combining the best features of cumulative , scientific research and educational innovation. This program will create researchers who expand our understanding of science and mathematics education while contributing practical solutions to problems. The Graduate Traineeship area for this proposal is: Research and Technology for the Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics targeted subdiscipline of Education and Human Resources. Current training in education is polarized between abstract, basic principles and ad hoc innovation. We seek instead to train students capable of (a) developing scientific principles grounded in practice and (b) developing principled educational innovations by conducting design experiments in diverse, authentic settings. We call our approach the "Reforming Education through Science and Design" (RE:SD) paradigm. RE:SD requires training in new inquiry methods that promote equity and capitalize on authentic research contexts. Effective use of modern technology, including computers and telecommunications, requires new, creative scientific principles, but it also enables new methodologies of investigation and avenues of practical impact. Innovative components of the proposed training include (a) multidisciplinary collaboration between faculty in physical, mathematical, cognitive, and instructional sciences; (b) an intense, apprenticeship- style learning environment; (c) a proven, comprehensive commitment to equity; and (d) success in preparing students for the full range of relevant careers including university faculty, policy makers, curriculum reformers, and software designers.