Rodenbaugh D W, Collins H L, Chen C Y, DiCarlo S E
Department of Physiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.
Am J Physiol. 1999 Dec;277(6 Pt 2):S67-83. doi: 10.1152/advances.1999.277.6.S67.
We developed a laboratory exercise that involves the construction and subsequent manipulation of a model of the cardiovascular system. The laboratory was designed to engage students in interactive, inquiry-based learning and to stimulate interest for future science study. The model presents a concrete means by which cardiovascular mechanics can be understood as well as a focal point for student interaction and discussion of cardiovascular principles. The laboratory contains directions for the construction of an inexpensive, easy-to-build model as well as an experimental protocol. From this experience students may gain an appreciation fo science that cannot be obtained by reading a book or interacting with a computer. Students not only learn the significant physiological concepts but also appreciate the importance of laboratory experimentation for understanding complex concepts. Model construction provides a hands-on experience that may substantially improve performance in science processes. We believe that model construction is an appropriate method for teaching advanced concepts.
我们开发了一项实验活动，内容包括构建心血管系统模型并对其进行后续操作。该实验旨在让学生参与互动式、基于探究的学习，并激发他们对未来科学学习的兴趣。该模型提供了一种具体的方式，通过它可以理解心血管力学，同时也是学生互动和讨论心血管原理的焦点。该实验包含构建一个廉价、易于制作的模型的指导说明以及实验方案。通过这次经历，学生们可能会获得一种无法通过读书或与计算机互动而获得的对科学的欣赏。学生们不仅学习到重要的生理学概念，还认识到实验室实验对于理解复杂概念的重要性。模型构建提供了一种实践经验，这可能会大幅提高在科学过程中的表现。我们认为模型构建是教授高级概念的一种合适方法。
