Module Overview
In this module, we will explore the concept of inquiry-based learning and introduce the elements of academic literacy: reading, writing, speaking, critical and creative thinking. After you have read and viewed the resources, complete the Learning Activities to help you reflect, plan and prepare for your final assignment: Blessed Unrest Inquiry Project
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Module Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, learners should be able to:
- Explore a variety of effective strategies for reading, writing, speaking, critical and creative thinking to help strengthen their own learning management strategies;
- Identify the services and resources available related to academic writing and integrity at their institution;
- Implement the inquiry-based learning process and demonstrate academic literacy through the investigation and completion of an inquiry project focussed on an organization or movement that is working to help make the world a better place.
Required Reading
Readings
Learners will be required to read with the following materials throughout the module :
Baldwin, A. (2020). College success. (Sections 5.1, 5.2, 7.2, 7.4, and End Matter A) OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/college-success
Harvard Library. (n.d.). Six reading habits to develop in your first year at Harvard. Interrogating Texts. https://guides.library.harvard.edu/sixreadinghabits
UM Libraries Publishing (2015.). 8.1 What’s different about college writing? In College success. University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/chapter/8-1-whats-different-about-college-writing/
Zevallos, Z. (2018, September 22). bell hooks on Critical Thinking. Other sociologist. https://othersociologist.com/2018/09/22/bell-hooks-on-critical-thinking/
Astle, J. (2018, April 24). Do schools really “kill creativity”?. RSA. https://www.thersa.org/blog/2018/04/do-schools-kill-creativity
Required Viewing and Listening
Videos
Learners will be prompted to watch the following videos throughout the module:
Yonis, A. [Dr. Amina Yonis]. (2020, November 2). How I got a first in ever essay | Critical reading & writing technique from Harvard University [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/BcV64lowMIA
University of Hawaii at Manoa. (n.d.). YouTube videos for students to develop oral presentation skills [Videos]. YouTube. https://manoa.hawaii.edu/assessment/resources/youtube-oral-presentation-skills/
ChallengingMedia [ChallengingMedia]. (2006, October 3). bell hooks: Cultural criticism & transformation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/zQUuHFKP-9s
leocine [leocine]. (2006, December 10). bell hooks pt. 2 cultural criticism and transformation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/OQ-XVTzBMvQ
TED [TED]. (2007, January 7). Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY
TEDx [TEDx Talks]. (2016, October 17). Why real creativity is based on knowledge | Tim Leunig | TEDxWhitehall [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/vajIsWwHEMc
RSA [RSA]. (2015, July 21). Ken Robinson on creativity at university [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/-m49eF7JVIs
Bioneers [blissfulkiwi]. (2009, June 9). Paul Hawken, blessed unrest, wiser earth [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Xkz2OjMOg88
Democracy Now! (2007, May 23). Blessed unrest: How the largest movement in the world came into being and why no one saw it coming [Video]. Democracy Now! https://www.democracynow.org/2007/5/23/author_paul_hawken_on_blessed_unrest
Chris Jordan photographic arts. (2010). E Pluribus Unum [Video]. Chris Jordan photographic arts. http://chrisjordan.com/gallery/epu/#e-pluribus-unum
Audio
Learners will be prompted to listen to the following throughout the module:
Abram, D. (2020, April 7). In the ground of our unknowing [Narrated Story]. Emergence magazine. https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/in-the-ground-of-our-unknowing/
Playing for Change [Playing for Change]. (2015, January 19). Lean on me (Bill Withers) | Playing for change | Song around the world [Audio]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/LiouJsnYytI
Module Learning Activities
Throughout this module, you will be provided with a number of learning activities to help reinforce your learning, make meaning of the concepts that are presented, or share your expertise with your peers. Below is a comprehensive list of the Learning Activities in this module.
- Learning Activity 1 – Reflection Journal Entry
- Learning Activity 2 – Collective Creation
Comprehensive Learning Assignment
At the end of the module, you will be required to complete a comprehensive learning assignment to demonstrate what you’ve learned so far. You can find more information on your Assignment #2 – Blessed Unrest Inquiry Project at the end of the module.
Module Workload Timeframe:
Read module content and read/listen/watch required materials: 2.5 hours
Module learning activities: 2 hours
Comprehensive Learning Assignment: 5 hours
Total: 9.5 hours
