6) Integration of Inquiry-Based Learning
Nov 7th, 2008 by masonqep
Abstract
This QEP aims to provide students with the skills they need to become lifelong learners by providing them with opportunities to engage in inquiry-based learning.
- It will help students apply critical thinking, creative, and research-based skills to larger and more complex local and global issues.
- Topic areas that might especially benefit from students’ development of these skills are: global and community problems related to health, climate change, technology, community and culture, conflict, communication, and creativity.
- Inquiry-based learning could be integrated into the curriculum through seminar classes, case-based analyses and discussions, and/or activities that take place outside of the classroom.
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