Targeted Infusion Project: Infusion of Active and Problem-Based Learning for Teaching and Research in the Context of Transportation Disruptive Technologies

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科生计划（HBCU-UP）通过有针对性的输液项目支持开发，实施和基于证据的创新模式和方法的研究，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以追求科学，技术，工程或数学（STEM）研究生课程和/或职业。本尼迪克特学院的这个项目旨在通过将积极的和基于问题的学习策略注入计算机科学、工程、数学和物理课程来加强本科教育。 这些活动和策略是以证据为基础的，形成性和总结性评价的强有力计划是该项目的一部分。本尼迪克特学院的一批科学和工程教师将把培养有效批判性思维（EFFECT）模型的环境纳入他们的教学和指导学生研究。EFFECT侧重于模块化探究式课程内容，以培养批判性思维技能和团队协作技能。EFFECT是由南卡罗来纳州大学的教职员工开发的，其中两人参与了这个项目。预计在教学和研究中应用以交通破坏性技术为主题的EFFECT模型将提高学生的兴趣，学习，保留和研究能力。三个具体目标是：开发用于教学和研究的自动驾驶汽车学习实验室;在课堂上建立主动和基于问题的学习能力;并将EFFECT模型整合到本科生研究经验中。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) graduate programs and/or careers. The project at Benedict College seeks to enhance undergraduate education by infusing active and problem-based learning strategies into computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physics courses. The activities and strategies are evidence-based and a strong plan for formative and summative evaluation is part of the project.A cohort of Benedict College science and engineering faculty members will incorporate the Environments for Fostering Effective Critical Thinking (EFFECT) model in their teaching and guidance of student research. EFFECT focuses on modular inquiry-based course content to develop critical thinking skills and collaborative teamwork skills. EFFECT was developed by University of South Carolina faculty members, two of whom are involved in this project. It is anticipated that applying the EFFECT model with a thematic focus on transportation disruptive technologies in both teaching and research will increase student interest, learning, retention, and research capacity. The three specific objectives are to: develop autonomous vehicles learning laboratories for teaching and research; build capacity for active and problem-based learning in the classroom; and integrate the EFFECT model in undergraduate research experiences.