Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for Sustainable Technology: Increasing the STEM Pipeline (STEM PBL)

该ATE课程和专业发展项目“面向可持续技术的基于问题的学习（PBL）：增加STEM管道”建立在包括PHOTON PBL （DUE#0603143）在内的先前项目的坚实基础之上。使用基于问题的学习（PBL），他们正在开发积极的动手学习资源，挑战学生探索新兴技术，“跳出框框思考”，并应用他们的知识，技能和创造力来解决真实的现实问题。该项目是1)扩大PHOTON PBL多媒体教学材料的范围，以解决更多的STEM学科，重点是可持续技术，如替代能源，照明，传感器，环境保护，纳米技术和生物技术；2)为PHOTON PBL创建和实施基于网络的专业发展课程；3)为职前技术与工程教育项目开发一种基于问题的教学方法的一学期课堂课程模型。他们还在研究基于问题的学习在STEM教育中的效果。其结果通过项目网站（www.photonprojects.org）、listserve、年度通讯、在专业组织会议上的发言和在专业期刊上的出版物进行传播。

This ATE curriculum and professional development project, "Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for Sustainable Technology: Increasing the STEM Pipeline" is building on a strong foundation from previous projects including PHOTON PBL (DUE#0603143). Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL), they are developing active hands-on learning resources that challenge students to explore new and emerging technologies, to "think outside the box," and to apply their knowledge, skills and creativity in solving authentic real-world problems. This project is 1) expanding the scope of PHOTON PBL multimedia instructional materials to address additional STEM disciplines with a focus on sustainable technologies such as alternative energy, lighting, sensors, environmental protection, nanotechnology and biotechnology; 2) creating and implementing a web-based professional development course for the PHOTON PBL; and 3) developing a model one-semester classroom course in problem-based instructional methods for use in pre-service Technology and Engineering Education programs. They are also conducting research on the efficacy of Problem-Based Learning in STEM education. Their results are being disseminated through the project website (www.photonprojects.org), listserve, annual newsletter, presentations at professional organization meetings, and publications in professional journals.