RSVP for the “Developing Your Own Inquiry” Workshop on March 11, from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

The ability to develop your own inquiry is one of the most valuable skills you can cultivate in an academic setting. Moving away from a model that focus on content mastery, an inquiry is a question-driven course is one that encourages students to generate new knowledge, develop their critical thinking, and make original contributions to their field of study. This process allows students to move beyond simply absorbing information and toward actively contributing to ongoing conversations within their disciplines.

In inquiry-based learning, the focus become active problem-solving. It encourages students to ask the right questions, explore different perspectives, and discover insights for themselves. Rather than simply memorizing facts, students investigate a topic from various angles. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter and nurtures intellectual curiosity.

ECE English courses are designed to help students develop the skills necessary to pursue their own inquiries. Through the Habits of Practice, students are guided through the research and academic inquiry process. These habits provide a scaffolded approach, helping students build upon their prior knowledge and gradually develop their inquiry practices. Writing moves help students form a clear research question, gather relevant sources, analyze data, and articulate their findings in a coherent and structured way.

ECE English is hosting a “Developing Your Own Inquiry” online workshop on Tuesday, March 11 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. You can RSVP here.

Read more on inquiries in this post from UConn’s First-Year Writing Director, Lisa Blansett, and Assistant Director, Marie Nour Nakhle: Inquiries for Dissensus.

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