• Other Inquiry Resources
• Inquiry Teaching Tips
• Inquiry Resources
• Inquiry in the Discipline
• Appreciative Inquiry
• Problem-Based Learning

• What is Unique about Inquiry?
  An introduction to Inquiry, its connection to research and comparisons with other forms of self-directed learning.
  
  
• What is a "Good" Inquiry Question?
  Explores the questions from the perspective of professors teaching Inquiry. Two approaches are outlined.
  
  
• Active Learning Project
  This McMaster Project lays the foundation for active forms of learning such as Inquiry.
  
  
• Inquiry at McMaster: In the Disciplines

Other Inquiry Resources

• Teaching the Art of Inquiry
  This site provides a summary of a workshop on teaching the art of inquiry. The material presented here is an expanded version of the overheads used in that workshop.
  
  
• Writing Problems
  Samples of different problems.
  
  
• Incorporating Inquiry into a Conference
  McMaster University and the CLL host the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Theme: Fostering the Spirit of Inquiry.
  
  
• Revisioning, Repositioning, Rethinking:
  The Role of the Mentor in Inquiry-Based Learning.
  
  
• Using the Internet to Promote Inquiry-Based Learning
  An e-paper examining the development of questions and strategies for inquiry.
  
  
• The Inquiry Group
  A description of Inquiry and the underlying philosophy. A resource for tools, research opportunities, discussion fostering inquiry-based learning.
  
  
• Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines
  This national project for the Generic Subject Centre/Learning and Teaching Subject Network.
  

• Linking Teaching with Research and Consultancy in the Disciplines of Planning, Land and Property Management, and Building
  A United Kingdom project connecting student learning to the research done in discipline based inquiry.
  
  
• Professional Learning and Training
  Self-Directed Learning Perception Scale (SDLPS), a self-report instrument, to monitor the support of a self-directed learning environment.
  
  
• Eric Digests: Teaching Science Through Inquiry
  
  
• Linking Teaching with Research and Consultancy in the disciplines of Planning, Land and Property Management, and Building: Useful Websites
  An excellent list of related web sites, with descriptions.
  
  
• Clemson University's recent efforts to weave research and creative inquiry
  into their undergraduate curriculum. There are lots of initiatives in a
  variety of disciplines.

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Inquiry Teaching Tips

• "My first year students do not always pay attention to each others' presentations."
  
  
• "My students mourn the loss of their textbook."

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Inquiry Resources

• The Exploratorium: Institute for Inquiry
  Provides workshops, programs and on-line support for science reform educators.
  
  
• Teaching the Art of Inquiry by Bob Hudspith and Herb Jenkins, McMaster University.
  A book review by Christine Watson, SIFC, Department of English.
  
  
• 10 Things I Learned Teaching First Year Inquiry
  Suzanne Crosta, Faculty of Humanities, McMaster University.
  
  
• Mapping the Journey of the Inquiry Experience: Helping First Year Students' Reflect on their Learning
  Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Symposium honouring Donald R. Woods.
  
  
• Science Learning Network: Museum Resources
  Inquiry resources have been developed by each museum in the Science Learning Network.
  
  
• Franklin Institute: Inquiry Attic
  A century's worth of scientific instruments. "inQuiry Attic" offers an online exploration of some particularly interesting objects.
  
  
• Physics by Inquiry
  Physics by Inquiry is a set of laboratory manuals designed for courses with emphasis on discovering rather than memorizing and in which teaching is by questioning rather than by telling.

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Inquiry in the Disciplines
Inquiry approaches from multiple disciplines, including those that use Inquiry-Style Projects

• McMaster Humanities Inquiry Course
  Course Description
  
  
• Representations of "Other": Social Identities McMaster
  Course Description
  
  
• A Grammar of Inquiry Objectives
  
  
• Tips for Making Class Presentations
  
  
• Molecular Biology: University of Toronto
  13 week, 700 student, 3rd year course. Organizational information is on the course site: see "site index" and then look under "PBL."
  
  
• Environmental Inquiry: Cornell University
  Supports teaching and learning about the environmental sciences through teacher education, curriculum research and development, and scientific inquiry by students in grades 7-16.
  
  
• Geologic Explorations: Dino Inquiry
  This activity allows you to explore a variety of dinosaur fossil bones from the Dinosaur National Monument quarry.
  
  
• Inquiry-Based Learning through Microworlds
  Exploration of how the computer can be tightly woven into the learning process. Examples vary in complexity from models suited to K-8 students to graduate level.
  
  
• Other websites and Inquiry courses at other universities.

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Appreciative Inquiry
Inquiry in Organizational Change

• Case Western Reserve
  
  
• UC Berkeley Extension
  Leadership Conference for higher education using Appreciative Inquiry.

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Problem-Based Learning

• McMaster University, Don Woods
  What is PBL? How can you use it in Large Classes? Resources
  
  
• McMaster University, Don Woods
  Preparing for PBL - Third edition March 2006
  
  
• McMaster University, Don Woods
  The McMaster Problem Solving Program
  
  
• McMaster University, Don Woods
  Video created by Don Woods introducing PBL. Includes an example
  of a real student led PBL group discussion.
  
  
• How do you design a case?
  McMaster University. Steps to follow in designing a case
  
  
• Checklist: Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Case
  McMaster University. A tool to review and revise cases
  
  
• Using PBL for Assessment in Large Classes: Triple Jump
  (First published on CeAL Case Studies in Active Learning,
  University of Gloucestershire)
  
  
• University of Delaware
  Articles, books, links.
  
  
• Writing Problems
  Written by P.K. Rangachari. Includes examples.
  
  
• Cooperative Learning
  Also links to PBL.
  
  
• Queen's University
  Web version of the Handbook and additional PBL resources.