Symposium on Inquiry/Research-Based Education
"How we learn versus how we think we learn:
Implications for the design and evaluation of instruction" was held September 11, 2007, and sponsored by the Quality Enhancement Plan Council, September 11, 2007.
One of the greatest advantages of education at an institution like Texas A&M University is the opportunity for students to participate in the formulation and application of knowledge as well as to acquire knowledge. Education that emphasizes inquiry-based approaches is the best preparation for diverse careers and for productive positions at all levels of society; hence, focusing on using these approaches enhances the learning of our students.
On September 11, 2007, the Quality Enhancement Plan Council sponsored a symposium focusing on inquiry/research-based learning. The keynote speaker was Dr. Robert Bjork, a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at the University of California (for more details see http://www.psych.ucla.edu/Faculty/faculty.php?id=41&area=3 ). In addition to Dr. Bjork’s presentation, the symposium featured several Texas A&M faculty, who shared their experience with inquiry/research-based education.
This symposium was aimed at showcasing local programs already using this approach to instruction and illustrating how you might apply these concepts to your own classroom activities.