What Happens In A Duke TIP Course?
Duke TIP courses are fast-paced and intense, often equivalent to one year of a high school course or one semester of a college course. They are designed to provide challenge, not remediation. Since you will be spending a great deal of time discussing and exploring these topics, you should select courses from subject areas in which you have a keen interest. Duke TIP instructors are committed to providing interesting, high-energy educational experiences that often differ from those that students encounter in their local schools. Duke TIP offers an ever-evolving curriculum that is driven by the expertise of our instructional staff, creating a setting in which our students can explore cutting-edge research and ideas. Instructors employ a variety of instructional strategies, including: • Simulations of real-world activities. • Peer teaching or presentations. • Debates and roundtable discussions. • Guest speakers. • Laboratory experiences. • Field trips. • College-level research in state-of-
