At our last CoP we got to consider how inquiry based learning offers a core way in which to embed research skills into curriculum; as reflected in this quote from the Boyer Commission suggesting “the basic idea of learning as inquiry is the same as the idea of research” (1998, p.17)

In this CoP Meeting we will further explore team and unit level approaches to embedding of research skills through an inquiry approach; as well as a consideration of the design principles required for online research modules and for their integration into curriculum.​

Vanessa Bowden and Colleagues from the School of Psychological Science:
Tips for a Team Approach to Integrating Inquiry and Scaffolding Research Skills into Curriculum
An opportunity to hear more about the School of Psychological Science approach approach to curriculum design and the logistics of working collaboratively to bring research and teaching together. It will provide insights to how the embedding of research skills was planned across the UG curriculum and why inquiry as an approach is essential to developing researchers.

Associate Professor Rashmi Watson, Head, Research Education and Training Program (RETProgram)
Considerations in the Design and Development of Online Research Modules
for Health & Medical Professionals And their integration into curriculum
We are very fortunate to have Dr Rashmi Watson join us to discuss her role in the design and development of health based research modules on behalf of the Western Australian Health Translation Network. .

Dr Chantal Bourgault du Coudray, Academic Coordinator, McCusker Centre for Citizenship – Wicked Problems (SVLG5003)
Dr Kathy Sanders, Academic Coordinator, Bachelor of Philosophy – Global Challenges Research and Leadership (GCRL1000)
Principles of using an Inquiry approach to integrate research into our Curriculum
Identifying what these are and how we might apply them in an inquiry-based approach so that meaning and motivation are facilitated through the presentation of issues or problems that require students to consider the questions they will need to address in order to offer solutions.