Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a set of course design principles that focuses engaging students in sense-making activities. There is typically very little lecture, and instead students are given a carefully constructed sequence of tasks to complete which require them to figure things out and make arguments in the same way that experienced professionals do. Recent large scale studies of IBL mathematics courses have shown that IBL teaching has a positive effect; the ideas are general enough that they can be applied to most disciplines. In this short workshop, we will discuss why one should consider IBL teaching, and begin figuring out some ways to use the ideas in our own classrooms. We can also discuss some of the potential challenges for instructors and students. Facilitated by TJ Hitchman, math department. Register for this event by clicking the “Register Now” button on the CETL website or visiting unicetl.eventbrite.com.
