Learning Scientific Reasoning Skills in Computer-Augmented General Biology Laboratories

在计算机增强普通生物学实验室中学习科学推理技能

• 批准号: 8851698
• 负责人: Daniel Udovic
• 金额: $ 7.41万
• 依托单位: University of Oregon Eugene
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1989
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1989-01-01 至 1991-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=8851698&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Learning; Scientific; Reasoning; Skills; Computer

Exploring complex topics in general biology laboratories is often impossible due to economic, technical, ethical, or time constraints Students work algorithmically from rigid manuals, mimicking scientific practice without understanding it. Rarely do they learn that science is a dynamic, problem-solving activity as opposed to a collection of laws and facts. Funds from this award will be used to develop a new computer- based laboratory curriculum for general biology, designed to emphasize open-ended problem-solving activities that more closely resemble what scientists actually do. Students will be involved in posing, testing and evaluating hypotheses, and in communicating their ideas to their peers. Graphics-oriented computer workstations, equipped with production software (e.g. spreadsheets and custom simulations of biological systems, will be used by students as tools to practice science. Activities will include: (1) use of spreadsheets and statistical packages to help organize data, discover patterns, and test hypotheses; (2) use of flexible simulation environments ("lab construction kits ") that provide an electronic toolbox of components from which students can design their own experiments; and (3) establishment of an electronic journal with students and faculty working together as editor and reviewers. The grantee institution is matching this NSF award with funds from non- Federal sources.

由于经济，技术，道德或时间限制学生从僵化的手册中进行算法，探索一般生物学实验室中的复杂主题通常是不可能的，从而在不了解科学实践的情况下模仿科学实践。 他们很少了解到科学是一种动态的，解决问题的活动，而不是一系列法律和事实。 该奖项的资金将用于开发新的基于计算机的实验室课程，旨在强调开放式的解决问题的活动，与科学家的实际工作更相似。 学生将参与摆姿势，测试和评估假设，并将他们的想法传达给同龄人。 配备了生产软件（例如，电子表格和生物系统的自定义模拟）将由学生用作练习科学的工具。（1）使用电子表格和统计套件来帮助组织数据，发现模式和测试的模拟环境的工具（2）使用智能环境的工具（2），该工具（2）实验和（3）与学生一起建立了一个电子期刊，并将其作为编辑和审稿人。