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Fostering Engagement Through Inquiry-Based Learning, Lauren Zanoni

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) occurs when students engage in work that mirrors elements of the scientific process, such as conducting an investigation and communicating results (Martin-Hansen, 2002). Similar to the inquiry process, in Genius Hour students choose a topic they are passionate about, and engage in research and reflection as they create a finished project (Juliani, 2007). In my study, I determined how the incorporation of inquiry-based learning in a fifth grade classroom facilitates students’ cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement. Within this study, cognitive engagement refers to students’ investment and motivation to learn, behavioral engagement involves the positive conduct students show …

Das '26, Satheeshreddy '26 Named Inaugural Beckman Scholars, Julia Perez

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Survey Finds 99% Of 2023 Grads Employed Or Continuing Education, Julia Perez

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Titans Stood As Sole Undergrad Presenters At National Science Symposium, Julia Perez

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Hagler ’25 Joins Leading Female Entrepreneurs At Harvard Conference, Julia Perez

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Golden Apple Scholars Improve Illinois Teaching Retention For 30 Years, Julia Perez

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University Employees Honored For Milestones, Retirements, University Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Next Generation Of Titan Graduates Celebrated At 2024 Commencement, Julia Perez

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Local Youth Explore Stem Creativity With Makergirl Workshops Led By Titans, Julia Perez

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Seven Student Films Featured At Phenom Film Festival, Chris Francis

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Author And Activist Menah Pratt-Clarke To Visit Campus On Book Tour, Julia Perez

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Best-Selling Author Tj Newman '06 To Speak At May 5 Commencement, Julia Perez

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Drici Named 2025 Kemp Award Winner, Julia Perez

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Do Well, Do Good Awards Highlights “Best Of Who We Are”, Julia Perez

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Record-Breaking $2.7 Million Raised During All In For Wesleyan, Julia Perez

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Sheahon Zenger Named 21st President Of Illinois Wesleyan University, Ann Aubry

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Students To Present Research From Variety Of Disciplines At John Wesley Powell Conference On April 13, Julia Perez

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Celebrated Poet John Keene To Join Joanne Diaz For Poetry Conversation, Chris Francis

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Give Green, Give Back During All In For Wesleyan On April 9, Julia Perez

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(Bi)Lingüe, (Bi)Cultural Y El Espacio Intermedio, Emma Sempsrott

Research Honors

In this research project, I am investigating the differences in the US education system in regard to Spanish bilingual education. This research is rooted in the political and policy debate surrounding Dual Language Programs and Transitional Bilingual Programs, which blossomed during the Reagan administration in the 1980’s. More specifically, I am researching the differences between these two programs and their individual cognitive benefits. In order to examine these differences, I will compare them using two different populations: Bloomington, IL and Saint Charles, IL. Both of these areas have different populations as well as different offerings of bilingual support and education. …

Volume 33, Number 1, Spring 2024, Office Of Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2018-present

VOLUME 33 | NUMBER 1 | Spring 2024

ON OUR COVER:

Ryan Jumper '00 has been an associate judge in Madison County, Illinois, since 2018 and was retained in 2023. Four other IWU alumni became judges in 2023, including two federal judges.

16 The Titan Judges IWU's legal minds are shaping the judiciary in the state of Illinois and beyond. Three of these judges share the stories of their careers within criminal and civil justice.

22 The Lawyer and the Punk Dave Rossi '07 started his career as a famous punk rocker. Now he's a lawyer creating the newest recording …

Students Explore Marketing And Communications Careers With Chicago Alumni, Julia Perez

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Broader Community Invited To Enroll In Summer Term Courses, Julia Perez

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Burgin '25 Selected To Present Research At Political Science Conference, Julia Perez

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Charity Drag Show Expands To Full Weekend Of Pride, Julia Perez

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Illinois Wesleyan Announces Fall 2023 Dean List, Julia Perez

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Jia '25, Rogers '25 Named Eckley Summer Scholars, Julia Perez

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Unity Gala Aims To Bring Joy, Celebrate Campus Community, Julia Perez

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Jenkins '12 And Sweeney '14 Unite In Business Venture Anchored In Shared Values, Julia Perez

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Physics Alumni Contribute To Optical Systems Of Apple Vision Pro, Julia Perez

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