Student Inquiry in the Research Process
Phase 1: Orientation
Instructor Guide
“Keyword unlocks your research [physical motion of opening door] -- A keyword opens the door.”
Kym Kramer, Library Media Specialist, Fishback Creek Public Academy
Goal:
The goal of the Orientation stage is to give students a base knowledge on the topic and a basis for inquiry.
Objectives:
- The curriculum and classroom lecture and discussion will lead to inquiry.
- Students will select a topic for inquiry.
- All expectations, contained in research journal (timeline, checklist, rubrics for the research journal and process, worksheets, source notes, etc.), will be reviewed.
Suggested Readings (updated versions of these readings can now be found in the Blue Book (see ordering information at the bottom of this page) by Dr. Callison):
· Callison, Daniel. “Key Term: Questioning,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XII, Number 6 (February 1997): 30-32.
· Callison, Daniel. “Key Words in Instruction: Metacognition,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XIV, Number 7 (March 1998): 43-44.
· Callison, Daniel. “Key Words in Instruction: Reflection,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XVI, Number 2 (October 1999): 31-34.
· Callison, Daniel. “Key Words in Instruction: Schema and Problem-Solving,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XIV, Number 9 (May 1998): 43-45.
Teacher will:
-
Locate topic in broad curriculum, standards, and textbook to use for the inquiry process.
-
Give students the background information on the curriculum topic necessary to successfully complete activities.
Library Media Specialist will:
-
Check in media center to confirm availability of resources.
-
Select encyclopedia article on general curriculum topic (ideally, article should be too long for students to read completely through in allotted time).
-
Contact the public library to request supplemental materials for the inquiry research and to inform them of the topic of the upcoming project their patrons may begin asking for help with.
Teacher and Library Media Specialist together will:
-
Review completed student’s worksheets to gain a better understanding of student’s independent questioning level.
|
Elementary Resources, Secondary Resources, Big6™ Compatible Resources, and Activities to Meet Objectives are available by going to the Educator Resources Page. |
Phase 1 References:
· Duncan, Donna and Laura Lockhart. I-Search, You Search, We All Learn to Research. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2000.
· Kramer, Kym. Interview. January 11, 2002.
· L553: Library Media Centers: April 16, 1994/Part 2, “First Steps in Library Research: The Pre-Search presented by Pre-Search Creator Virginia Rankin [Video].” Dr. Daniel Callison. Videotape recording of Distance Learning. Indiana University, 1994.
· Langhorne, Mary Jo, ed. Developing an Information Literacy Program K-12. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1998.
· Rankin, Virginia. The Thoughtful Researcher: Teaching the Research Process to Middle School Students. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1999.
· Stanley, Deborah B. Practical Steps to the Research Process for High School. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1999.
