A new model for inquiry in schools. Combines Together for Learning (OSLA) and Guided Inquiry (Carol C. Kuhlthau). 60 slides with notes on direction required in our school classrooms and libraries.

1. A New Model for Inquiry in the School Library Program

2. Inquiry is Magic AQUARIUS:Find a guide who will ask you questions you never expected. Take the road that winds with surprise. Travel with an inquiring mind and cheerful friends to sustain you. Browse broadly, search deeply, and share with joy whatever you find. Value the random with the intended.

3. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. research NOUN:1. Scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry. See synonyms at inquiry. 2. Close, careful study. INTRANSITIVE VERB:To engage in or perform research. TRANSITIVE VERB:1. To study (something) thoroughly so as to present in a detailed, accurate manner: researching the effects of acid rain.2. To do research for: research a magazine article.ETYMOLOGY:Obsolete French recerche, from recercher, to search closely, from Old French : re-, re- + cerchier, to search; see search.

4. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. inquiry NOUN:Inflected forms: pl. in·quir·ies1. The act of inquiring. 2. A question; a query. 3. A close examination of a matter in a search for information or truth. SYNONYMS:inquiry, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probe, research These nouns denote a quest for knowledge, data, or truth: filed an inquiry about the lost shipment; holding an inquest to determine the cause of his death; an inquisition into her political activities; a criminal investigation; a probe into alleged police corruption; scientific research.

6. more oriented on process

7. more individuated in intentionboth require similar attitudes (e.g., openness, curiosity, critical and creative thinking) both seek knowledge and evidence to construct knowledge both benefit from specialized knowledge

8. Every job includes research

9. Key Factors in Research Type Purpose Audience Process Report Describe Self Prepare Essay Explain Peers Access Media Persuade Teacher Process Presenta - Argue Community Transfer tion

10. People research for many reasons Learn Learn Test Test RESEARCH RESEARCH Solve Solve Build Build Decide Decide

12. What words would you use to describe “inquiry”?

13. What is Guided Inquiry? preparation for life long learning integrated into the content of the curriculum connected to the student’s world incorporates transferable information literacy concepts incorporates reflection throughout the process

14. What are the benefits for students? develop social, language and reading skills construct their own meaning gain independence in research and learning experience a high level of motivation and engagement learn transferable strategies and skills

15. Five kinds of learning in the inquiry process 1.curriculum content 2. information literacy 3. learning how to learn (metacognition) 4. literacy competence 5. social skills

16. Librarian’s role in ‘guiding’ inquiry Resource Specialist Information Literacy Teacher Collaboration gatekeeper

17. Interventions are critical to student achievement must be tailored to each stage of the inquiry process must be introduced at key points, in various formats, and assorted groupings

18. Strategies for teacher-librarians Communication modelling encouraging listening teaching (explicit) Inquiry Management individual inquiry circles creating community links (experts)

19. Vygotsky’sGradual release of responsibility Familiarizing – providing quality resources Analysing – deconstruction, synthesis Modelling – read alouds, exit cards Sharing – peer collaboration and editing Guiding – assessment for inquiry Applying – creating opportunities

20. Balanced Literacy through Guided Inquiry Oral Language Modelled Writing Read Aloud Shared Reading Shared / Interactive Writing Balanced Literacy Guided Reading Guided Writing Independent Reading Independent Writing Information Literature Circles Media Literacy ICT Skills

21. Working Groups Put each of the following principles into practice with a particular teaching strategy for a particular grade.

22. 6 Principles of Guided Inquiry 1. Children learn by being actively engaged in and reflecting on an experience.

23. 6 principles of Guided inquiry Children learn by building on what they already know.

24. 6 principles of Guided inquiry 3.Children develop higher-order thinking through guidance at critical point in the learning process.

25. 6 principles of Guided inquiry 4. Children have different ways and modes of learning.

26. 6 principles of Guided inquiry 5. Children learn through social interaction with others.

27. 6 principles of Guided inquiry 6. Children learn through instruction and experience in accord with their cognitive development.

28. Carol Kulthau.Information Search Process http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm

29. Carol Kulthau.Information Search Process http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm

30. Puzzle - Conundrum

31. Journey - Quest

32. Map - Navigation

33. Destination - Meandering

34. Steps - Ascent

35. Matrix - Organization

36. Web - Connectedness

37. Race - Time

40. Extending & Extending & transferring transferring learning learning Choosing Choosing the topic the topic Initiating Developing Initiating Developing inquiry questions inquiry questions Designing Designing the plan the plan Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking Thinking Selecting Assessing Selecting Assessing INQUIRY INQUIRY information product & information product & Communication Communication process process Application Application Communication Communication Application Application Making & Making & Formulating Formulating presenting presenting the focus the focus product product Organizing & Analyzing Organizing & Analyzing synthesizing information synthesizing information findings findings Evaluating Evaluating ideas ideas

41. Knowledge & Understanding Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application

42. Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application Application Communication Application

43. Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application Application Communication Communication Application Application

44. Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application Application Communication Communication Application Application

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48. Initiating Inquiry

49. Choosing the Topic

50. Developing Questions

51. Choosing the Topic Initiating Inquiry Developing Questions

52. Choosing the Topic Initiating Inquiry Developing Questions

53. Designing the Plan

54. Selecting Information

55. Formulating the Focus

56. Selecting Information Designing the Plan Formulating the Focus

57. Designing the Plan Selecting Information Formulating the Focus

58. Processing Analyzing Information

59. Processing Evaluating Ideas

60. Processing Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas

61. Processing Evaluating Ideas Analyzing Information Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas

62. Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas Analyzing Information Evaluating Ideas

63. Making & Presenting Product

64. Assessing Product & Process

65. Extending & Transferring Learning

66. Assessing Product & Process Extending & Transferring Learning Making & Presenting Product

67. Extending & Transferring Learning Assessing Product & Process Making & Presenting Product

68. Choosing the Topic Initiating Inquiry Developing Questions Extending & Transferring Learning Designing the Plan Assessing Product & Process Selecting Information Making & Presenting Product Formulating the Focus Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas Analyzing Information Evaluating Ideas

69. Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application Application Communication Communication Application Application Choosing the Topic Initiating Inquiry Developing Questions Extending & Transferring Learning Designing the Plan Assessing Product & Process Selecting Information Making & Presenting Product Formulating the Focus Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas Analyzing Information Evaluating Ideas

70. Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Knowledge & Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Thinking Thinking Thinking Thinking INQUIRY INQUIRY Communication Communication Application Application Communication Communication Application Application Choosing the Topic Initiating Inquiry Developing Questions Extending & Transferring Learning Designing the Plan Assessing Product & Process Selecting Information Making & Presenting Product Formulating the Focus Organizing & Synthesizing Ideas Analyzing Information Evaluating Ideas