Enhancing Discovery-based Learning in STEM Education by Integrating Augmented Technology and Culture-based Pedagogy

NSF部落学院和大学计划(TCUP)的使命是支持加强土著服务机构的STEM教育和研究能力。该项目名为“通过整合增强技术和以文化为基础的教育学在STEM教育中加强基于发现的学习”，由夏威夷大学西瓦胡岛分校管理，与这一使命密切相关。该项目的重点是通过整合当地相关内容，使用以学生为中心的教学方法和虚拟现实技术，改进解剖学、生理学和生物学课程的课程和教学。参与该项目的教师从事专业发展，以加强他们的教学技能和文化能力，为课程和教学的变化做准备。该项目的重点是在以地方为基础的内容和背景下制定课程框架，并将最新技术注入包容各方的跨学科学习环境。解剖学与生理学和人类骨骼生物学的课程将进行重组，采用以研究为基础的教学法和增强现实工具，提高学生的参与度和学习能力。课程将融入独特的学习体验，如实地考察、嘉宾演讲和与当地STEM专业人员的互动，旨在向学生介绍令人兴奋的STEM研究和职业机会。虚拟现实工具创造了引人入胜的动态学习环境，为学生提供了与解剖的3D表示进行逼真互动的机会。该项目的最终结果包括加强UHWO的STEM教学，增加学生在STEM学位和职业方面的留存和成功，特别是对来自代表性不足群体的学生。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The mission of the NSF Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) is to support the strengthening of STEM education and research capacity at Native-serving institutions. The project titled "Enhancing Discovery-Based Learning in STEM Education by Integrating Augmented Technology and Culture-Based Pedagogy" and administered by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu, closely aligns with this mission. The project focuses on improving curriculum and instruction in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology courses through the integration of locally relevant content and the use of student-centered teaching methods and virtual reality technology. Faculty involved in the project engage in professional development to strengthen their teaching skills and cultural competence in preparation for the changes in curriculum and instruction. The project focuses on framing the curriculum in place-based content and contexts and infusing the latest technology into an inclusive, interdisciplinary learning environment. Courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Human Skeletal Biology will be restructured to employ research-based pedagogy and augmented reality tools that enhance student engagement and learning. Unique learning experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, and interactions with local STEM professionals will be incorporated into curricula, aimed at introducing students to exciting STEM research studies and career opportunities. Virtual reality tools create engaging dynamic learning environments, providing students opportunities for realistic interactions with 3D representations of anatomy. Eventual outcomes of the project include a strengthening of STEM instruction at UHWO and an increase in student retention and success in STEM degrees and careers, particularly for students from underrepresented groups.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.