Meaningful Inquiry Workshop Series

Research and inquiry is at the core of what we want to teach students. Did you ever wonder how you might better motivate and engage more of your students in that important work? Do you want to learn how to take advantage of the rich, diverse experiences and knowledge students bring to their learning?

In this evidence-based program, participants will learn about persistent racial and social class equity gaps in higher education and consider the ways in which a common practice – the research assignment – may contribute to those gaps. Using an equity framework, participants will learn practical strategies for designing meaningful and equitable research assignments and transparently communicating expectations for performance. Meaningful Inquiry is open to all Ohio State faculty and staff, including instructors, librarians, graduate teaching associates, and instructional designers.

Participants who fully participate in the workshop are eligible to apply for the Meaningful Inquiry endorsement through the Drake Institute for Teaching & Learning, as well as other Drake Institute opportunities. After registering, you will receive an email with additional information on attending the workshop. For questions about Meaningful Inquiry, contact Amanda Folk (folk.68@osu.edu).

Dates/Times
The next Meaningful Inquiry offering will be in-person from Monday, August 7 through Wednesday, August 9 in Thompson Library 150. The workshop will run from 9 AM to 4 PM on both Monday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 8 (with a one-hour break for lunch) and from 9 AM to 12 PM on Wednesday, August 9. While you only need to register for the first session, you will be expected to attend all sessions.

Registration
To register for the workshop, go to: https://go.osu.edu/miregister