In order to make your time beneficial and useful, I have included models and links so that you can do some reading and reflection before you come along.

Jamie McKenzie states that when exploring Inquiry learning models
" professional development should include substantial opportunities for the adult learners to employ the research model to explore an essential adult question drawn from their own life or their subject area"
Therefore the aims of the workshop with in the time frame we have, is to give you an opportunity to:
  • discuss the models
  • explore a model by using that model to inquire into a question/ topic that will be of benefit to you educationally.
  • present your findings

In an article written for " Information Literacy in an Information Society" for the ERIC Digest.........
Information Literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources Christina Doyle (1994).
As students prepare for the 21st century, traditional instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics needs to be coupled with practice in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills (Costa, 1985).

DEFINITION

An information literate person is one who:
  • recognizes that accurate and complete information is the basis for intelligent decision making
  • recognizes the need for information
  • formulates questions based on information needs
  • identifies potential sources of information
  • develops successful search strategies
  • accesses sources of information including computer-based and other technologies
  • evaluates information
  • organizes information for practical application
  • integrates new information into an existing body of knowledge

INQUIRY MODELS

From the definition of information literacy came 43+ Inquiry learning Models. While the intension is not to investigate them all, the idea is to have some exposure to 4 and work within one of them.
I've included links to each model for you to do some background reading and reflection.

Jamie McKenzie.

The Research Cycle.
While Jamie outlines a number of other models, from Page 3 onwards he outlines the steps for his model and expands each. From my experience with different models, the strength is the so what factor....... now that I have this information and made informed decisions what am I going to do..... I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Eisenberg and Berkowitz's Big 6

The Big 6

For small people The Super 3, by the same authors

Derek Wenmoth and others from GlobalNet.

INFORMED
I like this model because I know Derek, have used it and its welll scaffolded. The processes/ skills and outcomes from each stage are outlined. I also like it because it has that so what factor, the M for make it known and make a difference. This in itself encourages the students to extend their thinking even further.

Trevor Bond's SAUCE


Many schools in Nelson / Marlborough have worked with Trevor and are using SAUCE as their Inquiry model or have adapted and adopted SAUCE to construct their own models.
The outline of the model begins on page 4. This model is cyclic, in that if you stalling in your quest for information or achieving the results you desire, then returning to the question ( scene) or the way you intend to acquire the information are able to be reviewed.