EDU 627 Inquiring Minds

This course is an in-depth examination of inquiry-based pedagogy, inclusive of its history as an epistemology of education, and models for facilitating it as interdisciplinary critical thinking. Analysis of the purpose and application of inquiry-based pedagogy is explored, across math, science, social studies and literacy curricula. This course guides classroom teachers to evaluate lesson plans and activities, and deconstruct them to support critical thinking through inquiry, as well as to design inquiry-based curriculum. Specifically, it is intended to develop a critical eye and inquiry-identity among learners, for the purpose of producing learning materials and environments that maximize their students’ learning. This course is delivered 100% online.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission into the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction program.