SISTEMAS: Stimulating Immersive Science Through Engaging Motivating and Authentic Scenarios

SISTEMAS：通过引人入胜且真实的场景激发沉浸式科学

基本信息

批准号：
10450225
负责人：
Georgia Hodges
金额：
$ 26.91万
依托单位：
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
财政年份：
2022
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2022-05-20 至 2027-03-31
项目状态：
未结题

来源：
https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10450225
关键词：
Address Attitude Award Career Choice Child Custom Data Decision Making Development Environment Evaluation Exposure to Feedback Future Future Teacher Genetic Genetic study Goals Human body Immersion Instruction International Knowledge Language Latinx Lead Learning Machine Learning Mathematics Measures Multilingualism Nutritional Occupations Pathway interactions Performance Persons Play Population Postdoctoral Fellow Pre-Post Tests Problem Solving Publications Quasi-experiment Reader Research STEM career Sample Size Science Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Scientist Students Technology Thinness Time Underrepresented Populations Underrepresented Students United States Universities base deep learning design digital educational atmosphere expectation experience instrument interest junior high school learning outcome literacy novel pedagogy people of color response school district scientific literacy skills student participation symposium teacher technological innovation tool virtual virtual reality environment

项目摘要

Abstract: SISTEMAS The focus of the SISTEMAS proposal is to support and equip underrepresented students, with a particular focus on Latinx Multilingual Learners (LML), to enter the STEM pipeline and persist. The proposal addresses the issue at the beginning of the pipeline, when children often decide whether they can do science and math, and whether they can become future scientists. The research team hypothesizes that if students are exposed to inclusive, strategically designed learning environments in which they develop their scientific literacy and 21st century problem solving skills, more students will consider science as a possible career choice. The project is articulated in four specific aims that include: (1) creating two new versions of Virtual Vet, a narrative rich read aloud version and Spanish version, to reach a more diverse student population with the international, award- winning serious game; (2) developing a new immersive environment, Virtual Vet Middle Grades, that targets a deeper understanding of the human body through the study of genetics; (3) creating a responsive and customized environment in Virtual Vet that leverages deep learning approaches to provide timely feedback to students and teachers; and (4) developing a 5-day STEM camp on the campus of the University of Georgia in the Genetics department to provide inclusive and ambitious science learning experiences specifically supporting LML students by providing instruction in English and Spanish. Through partnership with six school districts, more than 6,000 students will garner access to Virtual Vet and Virtual Vet Middle Grades. This sample size will equip the research team to examine student knowledge, attitudes toward science, interest in pursuing a science field, and students' mindset toward learning with a particular focus on how novel translanguaging supports equip LML learners to succeed in science in a digital environment.

摘要：系统 SISTEMAS 提案的重点是支持和装备代表性不足的学生，特别是专注于拉丁裔多语言学习者 (LML)，进入 STEM 管道并坚持下去。该提案涉及管道开始时的问题，当孩子们经常决定他们是否可以做科学和数学时，以及他们能否成为未来的科学家。研究小组假设，如果学生接触到包容性、战略性设计的学习环境，培养他们的科学素养和 21 世纪随着世纪问题解决能力的提高，更多的学生将把科学视为一种可能的职业选择。该项目是阐述了四个具体目标，其中包括：（1）创建两个新版本的虚拟兽医，这是一本叙事丰富的读物朗读版和西班牙语版，以国际化、获奖的方式覆盖更多元化的学生群体赢得严肃的比赛； (2) 开发一个新的沉浸式环境，Virtual Vet Middle Grades，其目标是通过遗传学研究更深入地了解人体； (3) 创建响应式和虚拟兽医中的定制环境利用深度学习方法为患者提供及时的反馈学生和老师； (4) 在乔治亚大学校园举办为期 5 天的 STEM 训练营遗传学系专门提供包容性和雄心勃勃的科学学习体验通过提供英语和西班牙语教学来支持 LML 学生。通过与六所学校的合作各学区的 6,000 多名学生将获得虚拟兽医和虚拟兽医中级课程的机会。这个样本规模将使研究团队能够检查学生的知识、对科学的态度、追求的兴趣科学领域，以及学生的学习心态，特别关注新颖的跨语言支持 LML 学习者在数字环境中在科学领域取得成功。