Inquiry-Based Learning: Lessons from Library Power

by Donham, Jean; Bishop, Kay; Kuhlthau, Carol Collier; Oberg, Dianne

• ISBN13: 9781586830311
• ISBN10: 1586830317
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc

Summary

-- Learn the theory, principles and research behind this effective practice
-- Learn how to implement inquiry-based learning into your school from three extensive case studies
-- Understand the effect of an inquiry-based curriculum on information literacy

Library media specialists are responsible for helping students gain proficiency in the Information Power II standards. Inquiry-Based Learning addresses this and the ongoing challenges of school librarians everywhere -- how to make learning more meaningful for students, how to improve your working relationships with teachers, and improve your own instructional practice.

Based on real schools and the struggles of practicing library media specialists and teachers, you'll find theory, principles, research and concrete examples all presented to illustrate how the Library Power initiative can move your school towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching, learning and curriculum renewal.

Inquiry-Based learning is the way we learn in "real life." Get this book and start implementing it in your school toda

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	v
Introduction	vi
Reference	viii
Inquiry-Based Learning---Carol Collier Kuhlthau	1	(12)
Constructivist Theory of Learning	1	(1)
Educational Concepts about How Children Learn	2	(3)
Children learn by being actively engaged and reflecting on that experience	2	(1)
Children learn by building on what they already know	3	(1)
Children develop higher-order thinking through guidance at critical points in the learning process	3	(1)
Children's development occurs in a sequence of stages	4	(1)
Children have different ways of learning	4	(1)
Children learn through social interaction with others	4	(1)
Learning in Information-Rich Environments	5	(1)
Stages in the Inquiry Process	5	(2)
Library Media Specialists' Perceptions of Learning	7	(1)
Implementing Inquiry-Based Learning	8	(2)
Inquiry-Based Learning in the Information-Age School	10	(1)
References	11	(2)
The Importance of a Model---Jean Donham	13	(18)
Description of the School	13	(3)
Why Adopt a Model?	16	(1)
A Model as a Curricular Scaffold	17	(4)
A Model as an Affective Gauge	21	(1)
A Model as a Common Lexicon	22	(2)
A Model as a Guide for Students	24	(3)
A Model for Monitoring	27	(1)
Lessons Learned	28	(2)
References	30	(1)
Teacher Transformation---Dianne Oberg	31	(16)
Description of the School	32	(1)
Moving Toward Inquiry-Based Learning	33	(2)
Teacher Learning: Transformation of Beliefs and Practices	35	(1)
Stories of Teacher Transformation	36	(3)
The Library Media Specialist	36	(1)
The First-Grade Teacher	37	(2)
The Second-Grade Teacher	39	(1)
Facilitating Teacher Transformation	39	(4)
Faculty Capacity for Change	40	(1)
Instructional Leadership of the Principal	40	(1)
Shared Leadership within the School	40	(1)
Collaboration	41	(1)
Teacher Learning	41	(2)
Conclusion	43	(2)
Lessons Learned	45	(1)
References	46	(1)
Resources: Facilities, the Collection and Personnel---Kay Bishop	47	(20)
Description of the School	47	(1)
Inquiry-Based Learning at Corbett Middle School	48	(7)
Library Media Center Facilities	55	(1)
The Collection	56	(4)
Personnel	60	(2)
The Impact of Changes at Corbett Middle School	62	(2)
Lessons Learned	64	(2)
References	66	(1)
Conclusion---Jean Donham	67	(2)
Appendix A. Methodology	69	(4)
Kay Bishop
Introduction	69	(1)
Research Methods	69	(1)
Assessment of Student Learning	70	(1)
Analysis of Data	71	(1)
References	72	(1)
Appendix B. Inquiry Organizers	73	(3)
Kay Bishop
Jean Donham
KWL	74	(1)
QUAD	75	(1)
Appendix C. Stories of Student Learning	76	(3)
Dianne Oberg
First Grade---Bird Study---Research, Report, Review	76	(1)
Second Grade---Tiger Study---Research, Report, Review	77	(2)
Appendix D. Planning for Inquiry	79	(2)
Jean Donham
Appendix E. For Further Reading	81	(3)
Books	81	(1)
Articles	82	(2)
Appendix F. About the Authors	84	(2)
Index	86