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Research & Inquiry. A guide for WRD 110 . Why teach inquiry? . Good arguments only come after we’ve asked lots of questions. BUT, how do you learn to ask questions?. I wonder . . . . what the history of that old house by me is. if podcasts could be used for educational purposes.
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Research & Inquiry A guide for WRD 110
Why teach inquiry? Good arguments only come after we’ve asked lots of questions. BUT, how do you learn to ask questions?
I wonder . . . what the history of that old house by me is. if podcasts could be used for educational purposes. what age “gifted” courses should be offered to children. • whether anyone has studied lay theories of architecture. • what the significance of Abel’s name is in Sons of Anarchy. • if vegan diets are proven to be healthier.
“Looking for Trouble” • Catherine Savini’s essay (perfect for students). • Use problems to begin a writing assignment. In other words, look for trouble. Step #1: Notice Step #2: Articulate a problem Step #3: Pose fruitful questions Step #4: Identify what is at stake.
Trying out trouble Step #1: Notice Step #2: Articulate a problem Step #3: Pose fruitful questions Step #4: Identify what is at stake.
3 goals for teaching inquiry • Teach students how to be curious about the world around them. • Teach students to form questions from those observations. • Teach students that their questions are the jumping off point for research.