Research/Inquiry Process
Exploring Skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Purpose for search
Reading for enjoyment
news
online articles
decide what type of media to research with
Connecting to the topic
Strategies to facilitate Exploration skills (Teacher-Librarian)
Help to narrow the search
Locate resources
Familiarize students on where to find resources
Recommend search platforms
Survey staff and students to get an idea of which topics/interests will be covered and have resources available to match the needs.
Teach responsible digital citizenship skills.
Update and maintain LC resources.
Processing Skills
Communication
Analyzing information
Reliability of source
Are there biases present?
Fact or opinion?
Finding credible and reliable sources of information
Learning how to learn
Strategies to facilitate Processing skills (Teacher-Librarian)
Help to evaluate the value and credibility of information
Investigate and discuss reliability of sources
Teach students to question their sources
Model using graphic organizers to compare information
Practice analyzing information with students
Investigating Skills
Thinking Critically
What type of resources will be helpful?
Selecting a search platform
Record information
Strategies to facilitate Investigation sills (Teacher-Librarian)
Teach effective search strategies
Direct students and staff to discussions with others as a community.
Encouraging a collaborative approach to learning
Model and teach information Literacy skills and programs
Provide Technology
Assist with finding resources and sites to match the topic of inquiry.
Teach strategies to record information
Provide and have knowledge on a wide variety of resources.
Familiarize students where to find print and digital resources.
Creating Skills
Application of Knowledge
Collaborate with groups and share information
Reflecting on work
Question and predict
Connect texts to build understanding
Present information
Strategies to facilitate Creation skills (Teacher-Librarian)
Prompt students with open-ended questions to consider or further explore their topic(s).
Demonstrate and make available ways to interact with others about student ideas and information.
Blogs
Wikis
Teach responsible use of information and how to cite works referenced.
Make collaborative spaces available
Support and run Makerspace programs
Supporting STEAM projects
Teach students platforms to assist with presentations.
Evaluate the organization of the LC space and make sure it meets the needs of all staff and students.
Model reflective thinking