Student Inquiry in the Research Process
Phase 5: Conclusion & Reflection
Instructor Guide

 

Goal:

Students will conclude their inquiry through dissemination tools and personal assessment strategies.

 

Objectives:

  1. Students will conclude his/her inquiry.

  2. Students will complete a personal assessment of process and product.

  3. Students will complete a peer assessment.

  4. Students will complete an Annotated Bibliography.

  5. Students will organize the Research Journal.

  6. Students will complete a teacher/instructor evaluation and make suggestions for future use.

  7. Educators will complete an assessment of the inquiry process and teacher/library media specialist collaboration.

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 Words in Mental Models,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XIV, Number 4 (December 1997): 37-39.

·        Callison, Daniel.  “Key Words in Instruction:  Cooperative Learning,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XIV, Number 3 (November 1997): 39-42.

·        Callison, Daniel.  “Key Words in Instruction:  Synthesis,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XV, Number 10 (June 1999): 39-46.

 

Teacher will:

  • Develop a checklist for the contents of the journal.

 

Library Media Specialist will:

  • Create a visual and handout for how to cite each type of source available for students to use.

 

Teacher and Library Media Specialist together will:

  • Devise a plan for students to show off their efforts (see Parent and Community Involvement).
  • Review student’s Research Journal and provide feedback in them as well as consultation follow-ups as necessary.
  • Conference with students needing guidance.

  • Remediate instruction with whole class or small groups as need arises based on student's Daily Reflections.

 

Elementary Resources, Secondary Resources, Big6™ Compatible Resources,
and Activities to Meet Objectives are available by
going to the Educator Resources Page.

  

References:

·        Callison, Daniel.  Interview.  July 17, 2001.

·        Langhorne, Mary Jo, ed.  Developing an Information Literacy Program K-12.  New York:  Neal-Schuman, 1998.

·        Lincoln Public Schools Guide to Integrated Information Literacy Skills.  Lincoln, Nebraska:  Lincoln Public Schools.

·        Stripling, Barbara K. and Judy M. Pitts.  Brainstorms and Blueprints:  Teaching Library Research as a Thinking Process.  Englewood, Colorado:  Libraries Unlimited, 1988.

·        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.

·        Stripling, Barbara K. and Judy M. Pitts.  Brainstorms and Blueprints:  Teaching Library Research as a Thinking Process.  Englewood, Colorado:  Libraries Unlimited, 1988.

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Inquiry Home    Introduction    Developing Lessons    Standards & Goals   

Research Journals    Primary Sources   Internet   Annotated Bibliography    Assessment   

Phase 1: Orientation    Phase 2: Exploration    Phase 3: Strategy    Phase 4: Investigation    Phase 5: Conclusion & Reflection

 

Model developed by Leslie Preddy, Library Media Specialist

with a grant from the

Indiana Department of Education-Office of Learning Resources
 

"Student Inquiry in the Research Process" developed based on the elements of

Information Inquiry designed by Dr. Daniel Callison, Indiana University and

LMS Associates, publishers of School Library Media Activities Monthly

 

 S.I.R.P. developed in 2001                               
 Website created in 2002

 Last Update: April 3, 2010

 

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