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11th Annual Legacy of R.L. Moore Conference, Austin, TX, 10-12 July 2008.

Location: Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel

Theme: “Improving Inquiry-Based Learning Classroom Practices and Outreach”

This year the conference will give a particular emphasis on how to assist those who may be considering using IBL. Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in “round table” discussions.

Tentative plenary speakers include:

- Ted Mahavier, Lamar University: "What is IBL?"

- Cornelius Stallman, Augusta State University: “Why Use IBL?”

- John Neuberger, University of North Texas.

- Patrick Callahan, University of California, Office of the President.

- Keith Weber, Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

In addition to the normal program we are offering a workshop for those who would like to learn how to implement IBL:

The New User Mini Workshop is intended for faculty and graduate students who would like to learn to teach an upper level mathematics course via the modified Moore method (MMM) or inquiry-based learning (IBL). The workshop is open to all attendees of the 11th Annual Legacy of R. L. Moore Conference. Those who are new to the MMM/IBL are especially encouraged to apply. The mini workshop will feature several activities:

1. Discussion of related articles from the Mathematics Education literature.
2. Video lesson study of a Number Theory course taught by an experienced user.
3. A session devoted to nuts and bolts issues and how to structure a MMM/IBL course.
4. A session devoted to creating appropriate course materials for the students in your class.

The New User Mini Workshop will be conducted on the following days and times (concurrent with the Legacy of R. L. Moore Conference): Thursday (7/10) 3-5 PM; Friday (7/11) 1-4 PM; Saturday (7/12) 10-12 AM, 1-4 PM.

 

This page will be updated as the program is further developed.

For previous conferences see reports of past events.

 

 

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