Presentation on 16th October 2013 on scaffolding research and guided inquiry for Otago University teacher trainees as part of their Literacy Across the Curriculum paper which includes models, ideas and resources to achieve this.
What is Guided Inquiry?
Carefully planned, closely supervised targeted
intervention by an instructional team of school
librarians and teachers to guide students through
curriculum based inquiry units that gradually
leads towards deep knowledge and deep
understanding of their topic, and growing
independence and ownership of their learning
CISSL Slim Toolkit
http://flic.kr/p/apPDMs
1st Module Learning Objectives
Introducing the research
process
Using print-based material only
Selection choice of person to
research
Teaching note-taking
2nd Module Learning Objectives
Practice and build on skills
taught in module One
Variety of resources expected –
print, websites, articles
Teaching online searching skills
How to evaluate websites