Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21st Century

Carol C. Kuhlthau, Leslie K. Maniotes, Ann K. Caspari

Greenwood Publishing Group, Oct 22, 2007 - Computers - 188 pages

Based on Kuhlthau's six stage Information Search Process, the authors present a convincing argument for recasting Guided Inquiry as a dynamic, innovative way of developing information literacy. Part I discusses the theory and rationale behind adopting a Guided Inquiry approach, as the authors elucidate the expertise, roles, and responsibilities of each member of the instructional team. Part II presents the model in terms of its component parts. PreK-12.

Noted researcher Kuhlthau has teamed up with a curriculum specialist and museum educator to create this foundational text on Guided Inquiry, a dynamic, integrated approach to teaching curriculum content, information literacy, and strategies for learning. Grounded in Kuhlthau's Information Search Process from her classic text Seeking Meaning and built on solid professional practice, this innovative team approach inspires students to gain deeper understandings and higher order thinking using the rich resources of the school library, the community and the wider world. This book provides the vital tools for educators to create collaborative environments where students experience school learning and real life meshed in integral ways—learning in the 21st century.

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Contents

• What Is It Whats New Why Now?: 1
• Illustration 11 Extending KWL Questions for Guided Inquiry: 4
• Illustration 12 What Guided Inquiry Is Not and Is: 6
• Illustration 14 Benefits for Teachers: 7
• Illustration 16 Benefits for Administrators: 8
• Illustration 18 Five Kinds of Learning in the Inquiry Process: 9
• Chapter 2The Theory and Research Basis for Guided Inquiry: 13
• Illustration 21 Deweys Phases of Reflective Thinking: 15
• Illustration 22 Model of the Information Search Process: 19
• Illustration 23 Progression of Kuhlthaus Information Search Process: 21
• Illustration 24 Six Principles of Guided Inquiry: 25
• Chapter 3Connecting to the Students World: 29
• Illustration 31 Third Space in Guided Inquiry: 32
• Illustration 32 Establishing a Community of Learners: 36
• Illustration 33 Advantages of Small Flexible Groups: 37
• Illustration 34 Inquiry Circle Jobs: 43
• Chapter 4The Guided Inquiry Team: 47
• Illustration 41 Implementation Inhibitors: 51
• Illustration 42 Implementation Enablers: 52
• Illustration 43 Roles of the School Librarian: 57
• Illustration 44 The Guided Inquiry Team: 60
• Chapter 5Resources for a Rich Learning Environment: 61
• Illustration 51 Resources in the School Library: 64
• Illustration 52 Resources Outside the School: 66
• Chapter 6Information Literacy Through Guided Inquiry: 77
• Illustration 61 Information Literacy Concepts: 80
• Illustration 63 Concepts for Evaluating: 85
• Illustration 64 Concepts for Using: 87
• Chapter 7Meeting Content Area Curricular Standards Through Guided Inquiry: 93
• Illustration 71 Common Themes in Subject Area Standards: 94
• Chapter 8Assessment in Guided Inquiry: 111
• Illustration 81 Five Kinds of Learning in the Inquiry Process: 112
• Illustration 82 Librarian Responses on Student Learning: 114
• Illustration 83 Indicators of Learning as Applied by Librarians: 115
• Illustration 84 Observation Form for Guided Inquiry: 118
• Illustration 85 Timeline Reflection on My Inquiry Process: 121
• Illustration 86 Types of Portfolio Entries for Guided Inquiry: 122
• Illustration 87 Analyzing SLIM Reflection Tasks: 130
• Chapter 9Interventions for Guiding Inquiry: 133
• Illustration 91 Intervention Questions for Basic Inquiry Abilities: 136
• Illustration 92 Intervention Strategies for Guided Inquiry: 137
• Illustration 93 Interventions for Learning in the Inquiry Process: 141
• Chapter 10Meeting the Challenge of the 21stCentury School: 147
• References: 151
• Index: 157

About the author

Carol C. Kuhlthau is professor emerita of library and information science at Rutgers University, where she directed the graduate program in school librarianship that has been rated number one in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Leslie K. Maniotes, NBCT, MEd, PhD, is a teacher effectiveness coach in Denver Public Schools, a curriculum and literacy specialist, and a national consultant on inquiry learning and instructional design.

Ann K. Caspari is senior museum educator for the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21st Century; Libraries Unlimited Guided Inquiry
• Authors: Carol C. Kuhlthau, Leslie K. Maniotes, Ann K. Caspari
• Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2007
• ISBN: 0313096155, 9780313096150
• Length: 188 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Information Technology; Education / Educational Psychology; Education / Learning Styles; Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General