Nice instructions on how to start teaching this way here: http://legacyrlmoore.org/reference/quick_start-3.pdf
Moore method
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Wait, are there notes on such course in *topology*? I just realized, I really wanna do it. I guess, I am topology illiterate enough for that. Although not completely, unfortunately...
http://divisbyzero.com/2012/12/16/how-i-teach-topology-an-inquiry-based-learning-approach/
Here's a good practical outline for doing moore method in class, which is closed to how the class I took was set up. The class I took used a pre-print textbook and I don't think it has been published yet... I couldn't find anything online at least.
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The moore method depends on having motivated students. There were 8 seniors in the class I had: 5 went on to get their math phd, 1 chem phd, 1 particle physics phd, 1 econ phd (me), and 1 masters in international education. All but one spent most their time working through the assignments. Also, the prof was a really good prof, though he didn't do much besides ask questions about our proofs and give us hints if we were all collectively stuck as a group.
So if attempted in undergrad, you'd probably need a similarly dedicated group. It can probably be assumed that anyone in Phd is already motivated enough.
I do like the idea about using the moore method to gain intuition on model building. Even in more applied courses, such as trade, development, IO, etc. I think you could give the question of interest from some foundational paper and then have the students construct a model that they think would best answer the question. Then present the model and have the class critique and compare it to the published model. Then analyze the different assumptions and reasonings for the models. It would be good practice in model building.
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True, that would help.
If you read that carefully he suggests distributing tasks to students to overcome the motivation issue. Of-course giving bonus grades for presenting might be more effective.
If you end up teaching such a course, keep us updated c394. I'd love to hear how it goes and hopefully I'll be able to teach one once I'm in a more stable position.