Teaching Techniques for Inquiry Labs

by: A. Daniel Johnson

Chapters 1-3 described general principles of inquiry and processes for developing and assessing an inquiry-centered course. This chapter examines the process in greater detail by outlining specific behaviors and practices that instructors can use to stimulate inquiry-based learning. It also includes strategies for training new faculty or teaching assistants (TAs) to use these methods and recommends tools for evaluating day-to-day instructional practices.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 3/1/2009Stock # PB232X_ch4

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