Session # 324 9:05 AM A New Model for Inquiry in the School Library Program Please Note: Permission for further use of photos used in this presentation by third parties has not been secured. Part One Slides 1-14 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 Gauntley Program Co-ordinator of Library and Learning Resources, TDSB

The Magic of Inquiry 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 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.inquirysearch

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition inquiry NOUN:Inflected forms: pl. in·quir·ies 1. 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.inquiryinquestinquisitioninvestigation proberesearch

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 Models from Information Studies, K-12 OLA Informa- tion Studies K - 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 2 Accessing Resources Stage 3 Processing Information Stage 4 Transferring Learning 1. Focus what is the question 2. Organize plan possibilities and sources 3. Locate 4. Record 5. Evaluate and Assess 6. Synthesize and Conclude 7. Apply 8. Communi- cate 1. Focus 2. Gather Information locate sources 3. Record write a thesis statement 4. Use extract information 5. Organize synthesize and present 6. Evaluate for Effectiveness communicate 1. Decide on topic focus ideas 2. Brainstorm group data outline 3. Write Introduction, organize information, rough draft 4. Revise edit, proof, add/delete, conclusion 5. Final Copy publish 6. Communicate evaluate 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 experiment 4. Observe relationships 5. Formulate conclusions 6. Apply results 7. Present information 1. Exploring 2. Inquiring 3. Predicting possibilities 4. Planning and collecting 5. Deciding 6. Communi- cating 7. Evaluating 8. 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)

InitiationSelectionExploration Feelings (Affective) Uncertainty Optimism Confusion Frustration Doubt Thoughts (Cognitive) vague Actions (Physical) seeking relevant Exploring information Carol Kulthau. Information Search Process

Formu- lation CollectionPresen- tation Assess- ment Feelings (Affective) Clarity Sense of direction / Confidence Satisfaction or Disappoint- ment Sense of accomplish ment Thoughts (Cognitive) focused increased interest Increased self- awareness Actions (Physical) seeking pertinent Documenting information Carol Kulthau. Information Search Process

Every job includes research

Key Factors in Research TypePurposeAudienceProcess 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 RESEARCH Learn Build Test Solve Decide People research for many reasons