I value discovery and inquiry in the process of learning.
I want to prepare students for independent thought and problem-solving. These components are crucial pieces that students will carry with them in any setting where they must think and contribute in some way. In my inquiry-based courses, students are required to discover many of the concepts outside of class and on their own. Class time consists of students leading discussions based on homework problems and students’ questions.
At the end of their experience in my inquiry-based courses, students will have made significant progress towards mastery of
- reading and understanding mathematics
- giving coherent logical and formal arguments in BOTH written and verbal forms of communication
- independent problem-solving
- effectively communicating to and with peers
Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
~ Chinese proverb