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Resources for:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Designing a course<\/summary>\n

Learn through Inquiry at Clark University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Throughout their Clark experience, students learn by actively working through real problems, issues and questions, mastering modes of inquiry, and acquiring the knowledge base required to ask and to answer important questions. Each student has an opportunity to participate in a culminating discipline-based experience in the context of senior seminars, research, or other capstone experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we mean by inquiry-guided learning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inquiry-guided learning refers to a variety of strategies used to enhance student learning. Lee (2004, p. 5) defines inquiry-guided learning as \u201cstudents\u2019 active, and increasingly independent, investigation of questions, problems and issues, often for which there is no single answer.\u201d Many have viewed inquiry-guided learning as being the same as active learning, hands-on learning, or experiential learning. Inquiry-guided learning is broader in that it includes a range of learning strategies including but not limited to interactive lectures, problem-based learning, discussion based seminars, and independent study. A central feature of inquiry-guided learning is the idea that over time students will master modes of general questioning and inquiry that are more characteristic of the disciplines that they are studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Clark University, focus on inquiry emphasizes the importance of helping students identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments so that they can ultimately be best prepared to ask meaningful questions and find exciting solutions. A second important goal is to ensure that students have the communicative skills to convey their questions and ideas to others in both oral and written form. A further hallmark of the way inquiry-guided learning is approached at Clark is the emphasis on a developmental model which encourages students to take on increasing responsibility for their own education over time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Teaching tip sheets<\/summary>\n

Below are some articles compiled from online resources and books about teaching, assessment, and engaging students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Engaged Are Our Students \u2013 NSSE as a Tool for Growth and Assessment<\/a>
Teaching and Performance \u2013 Ideas for Energizing your Classroom<\/a>
The First Day of Class<\/a>
Relaxation and Rejuvenation over the Summer Months<\/a>
The Active Lecture<\/a>
Teaching Strategy, not Content<\/a>
What does it mean to Learn through Inquiry?<\/a>
Alternatives to Tests: Methods of Assessment<\/a>
Developing Effective Tests<\/a>
Soliciting and Using Midterm Feedback<\/a>
Actively Engaging Students in the Classroom<\/a>
Get To Know Your Students<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lending Library<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CETAL has many teaching resources in the form of books, reprints, and videos. If you would like to browse our collection in person, or have other questions, please email cetl@clarku.edu<\/a> us to set up an appointment. Our category headings and some titles are listed below. For the full library listing, click here<\/a>. The spreadsheet is sortable by tag, title or author.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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