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Session # 324 9:05 AM

A New Model for Inquiry in the School Library Program

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Context for Research and Inquiry

Session # 324 9:05 AM

A New Model for Inquiry in the School Library Program

Research vs. inquiry Student information seeking behaviours Paradigms and models Phases, stages, and steps The matrix: teaching, resources, and assessment The new “TL”

 Tim GauntleyProgram Co-ordinator of

Library and Learning Resources, TDSB

The Magic ofInquiry

AQUARIUS: Find a guide who asks unexpected questions. Take the winding road. Travel with an inquiring mind and a kind friend. Browse broadly, search deeply, and share with joy whatever you find. Value the random with the intended. Remember the words of Benjamin Franklin about beer.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy

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.

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.

Research• methodology with

conventions• builds on literature of

research area• public intention (peer

review)

• both require similar attitudes (e.g., openness, curiosity, critical and creative thinking)

• both seek knowledge and evidence to construct knowledge

• both benefit from specialized knowledge

Inquiry• generalized term to

describe a process• developmental habit of

mind • individuated in

intention

Table 6. A Comparison of Inquiry / Research Process Modelsfrom Information Studies, K-12 OLA

Informa-tion

StudiesK - 12

Cognitive Skills Model

Social Science

Independent Study

English Writing Process

Mathematical Problem Solving

Tech Design Process

Scientific Method

Inquiry Process

Stage 1 Preparing for Research

 Stage 2Accessing Resources

 Stage 3Processing Information

 Stage 4Transferring Learning

1. Focus what is the question

2. Organizeplan possibilities and sources

3. Locate4. Record 5. Evaluate and Assess6. Synthesize and Conclude7. Apply8. Communi-cate

1. Focus  2. Gather Informationlocate sources

 3. Recordwrite a thesis statement

4. Useextract information

5. Organizesynthesize and present

6. Evaluate for Effectivenesscommunicate

1. Decide on topicfocus ideas

2. Brainstormgroup data outline

3. WriteIntroduction, organize information, rough draft

4. Reviseedit, proof, add/delete, conclusion

5. Final Copypublish

6. Communicateevaluate

1. Understand the problem  2. Make a Plan 3. Carry out the plan 4. Look back over the work done 5. Communicate the solution

1. Develop a focus  2. Develop a framework 3. Choose the best solution 4. Implement a plan 5. Reflect on the process and product

1. Decide on the problem  2. Write hypothesis 3. Design and conduct experiment4. Observe relationships5. Formulate conclusions6. Apply results7. Present information

1. Exploring  2. Inquiring 3. Predicting possibilities 4. Planning and collecting5. Deciding6. Communi-cating7. Evaluating8. Applying

Inquiry is an approach to learning whereby students find and use a variety of sources of information and ideas to increase their understanding of a problem, topic, or issue. It espouses investigation, exploration, search, quest, research, pursuit, and study. It does not stand alone .. [and] is enhanced by involvement with a community of learners… However, without some guidance, it can be daunting. (Kuhlthau, 2007)

 Initiation Selectio

nExplorati

on

 Feelings(Affectiv

e)

 Uncertain

ty

 Optimis

m

 ConfusionFrustration

Doubt

 Thoughts(Cognitiv

e)

                vague

 Actions(Physical

)

      seeking

 relevant

 Exploring

 informatio

n

Carol Kulthau. Information Search Processhttp://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm

  Formu-lation

Collection Presen-tation

Assess-ment

 Feelings(Affectiv

e)

 Clarity

 Sense of

direction /Confidence

 Satisfactio

n orDisappoint-

ment

 Sense of

accomplishment

 Thoughts(Cognitiv

e)

focused

   increased

interest

 Increased

self- awarenes

s 

 Actions(Physical

)

  seeking

 pertinent Documenti

ng

 information

Carol Kulthau. Information Search Processhttp://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm

Finds best solutions for family counselling

Social Worker

Reads journal for latest proceduresDoctor

Checks local building codesCity Planner

Revises menu to improve nutritionChef

Compares specs of new models for emissions testing

Automotive Shop Owner

Gathers archival background for novelWriter

Updates knowledge of computer systems

Video Game Designer

Research ActivityField

Every job includes research

Key Factors in Research

Type Purpose Audience Process

Report

Essay

Media

Presenta -tion

Describe

Explain

Persuade

Argue

Self

Peers

Teacher

Community

Prepare

Access

Process

Transfer

I. to learn about something they need to know or do

II. to test an idea or hypothesis

III. to solve a problem or make a decision

IV. to build on another’s knowledge for greater understanding

RESEARCHRESEARCH

LearnLearn

BuildBuild

TestTest

SolveSolve

DecideDecide

People research for many reasons