Scaffolding the Research Process (6-12) GALILEO Scaffolding the Research Process (6-12) Russell Palmer russell.palmer@usg.edu

Scaffolding Instructional techniques and assignments that build confidence, understanding, and ultimately, independence Middle and High School students are expected to do research It is easy to overwhelm them causing: Fear Intimidation Procrastination

My experience with scaffolding Students arrive at college Instructor expectations not aligned with student research and writing skills Librarians assist with: Reconciling faculty expectations with reality Integrating a scaffolded approach to research Research assignment suggestions that build confidence

Refining inquiry

Assignment ideas

Concept Mapping “A graphical map of the relationship between terms” Helps students: Understand all the aspects of a topic Narrow a broad topic to something more reasonable Discover terms they can use in their research Helps teachers: Identify gaps in student knowledge Assessment Activity doesn’t require a lot of complicated materials (post its will do) Learn more: https://web.stanford.edu/dept/SUSE/SEAL/Reports_Papers/Vanides_CM.pdf

Practice choosing the right resource

The annotated bibliography Excellent preparation for a deeper research project Improves several different skills: Critical reading/thinking/writing Citing sources properly Understanding different types of resources Scaffolds toward a larger research project: Develops better understanding of a topic Helps to refine the topic Reduces the research burden for later assignments For a good overview with examples: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/ModuleInstance/17 593/The_Annotated_Bibliography.pdf

GALILEO resources that help SIRS Discoverer Explora EBSCO eBooks High School Collection Britannica School Middle Search Plus Advanced Placement Source Academic Search Complete

GALILEO Tool Bar Firefox / Chrome addons available Search from the browser (password prompts when off site) Makes it easier to access the Discover search Enhances the user experience in Wikipedia

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Hands on time! We have seen some ideas and resources for engaging 6-12 students in the classroom Get together in groups of 3 Brainstorm: Create 3 (one each) ideas for engaging 6-12 students in inquiry You’ll also find a list to spark your creativity at: https://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/designing_assignments/assignment_ideas Consider: Grade level/curriculum Building a bridge to confidence in research and writing How GALILEO resources will help Learning outcomes Be ready to share: Target age group/grade level Idea Resources used

Sharing your ideas Volunteers (if not, I call on you): A few sentences about your idea including: Target age group/grade level Idea Resources used Learning outcomes

Thank you!