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Banana Splits & The Unknown Learner

Banana Splits & The Unknown Learner. An Introduction to the Big 6. Meet the Unknown Learner. 1.Task Definition - The Unknown Learner is hungry for a delicious banana split. She realizes that she needs to determine whether she is going to make one or buy one ready-made.

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Banana Splits & The Unknown Learner

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  1. Banana Splits & The Unknown Learner An Introduction to the Big 6

  2. Meet the Unknown Learner 1.Task Definition - The Unknown Learner is hungry for a delicious banana split. She realizes that she needs to determine whether she is going to make one or buy one ready-made.

  3. 2. Information Seeking Strategies - The Unknown Learner is making a list of possible sources for her banana split,(DQ, Baskin Robbins or Safeway) then deciding which is best for her. She decides to buy the ingredients at Safeway and build her own sundae.

  4. 3. Location & Access - The Unknown Learner gains access to a local Safeway, then finds the needed appropriate materials within that source. Note that the needed material has been located, but it has not yet been extracted from the source.

  5. 4. Use of Information - The Unknown Learner is extracting the needed material. She has yet to focus on combining ingredients. At this stage she is concerned with getting the various bits and pieces she will combine later (in step 5).

  6. 5. Synthesis - In this step, extracted elements are combined into a final product that best meets the needs identified in step 1.

  7. 6. Evaluation - The Unknown Learner is spending time reflecting on her final product. Did the product meet her needs? Is there something that could be improved on next time?

  8. Big6 links on the DCSD website

  9. http://virtualinquiry.com/inquiry/models.htm http://virtualinquiry.com/inquiry/models.htm

  10. What is Inquiry? • The process of formulating appropriate research questions; • Organizing the search data; • Analyzing and evaluating the data found; • Communicating the results in a coherent fashion.

  11. Helps students get organized. Sets out expectations at the outset Lets the students learn about the BEST source available. Puts ownership on the student. Helps students become more comfortable with information resources, including people. So What Does the Inquiry Process Do For Students? “Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.”Ivern Ball

  12. Report Writer to Researcher: Reading Investigating Thinking Presenting Skills Students Develop: Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Problem Solving Meaningful Learning Effective Communication Why is Inquiry Important? Allows students to be Independent Thinkers!

  13. “Seeking one answer is never enough. Raising additional questions is always a goal.” Dr. Daniel Callison, Professor and Executive Associate Dean, Indiana University School of Library and Information Science Orientation Exploration Strategy Investigation Conclusion & Reflection 5 Stages of INQUIRY

  14. PHASE 1: ORIENTATION GOAL: Give students a basic knowledge of the topic and a basis for inquiry/research. • Brainstorm: What do I all ready know? • Categories: Sort the broad curriculum topic into categories to find a smaller, researchable topic of interest. • Questioning: What makes me curious about this topic? What questions do I have? “Young people need to feel their ideas and skills are valued.”Joe Nathan

  15. DETERMINE BEST METHOD & SOURCE TO ANSWER QUESTION FORMULATE RESEARCH QUESTION Recursive Nature of Questioning in Inquiry Research ANSWER RAISES NEW QUESTIONS ANSWER QUESTION ADEQUATELY “Sometimes an answer itself becomes the topic for consideration.”Virginia Rankin, The Thoughtful Researcher

  16. PHASE 2: EXPLORATION GOAL: Develop a topic of inquiry • Personal Reflection: Why did I choose my topic for research? • Burning Questions: What are the researchable questions that need and want answered?

  17. PHASE 3: STRATEGY GOAL: Select appropriate resources for answering inquiry questions. • Critical Question: What are the important and critical questions for my topic? • Keywords: What words should I be looking for when using a resource? • Source: What sources would be best for finding information to answer my critical questions?

  18. PHASE 4: INVESTIGATION GOAL: Use Information Inquiry methods to attempt to find answers to researchable questions. • Source Notes: Take notes on key facts that help answer critical questions. • Storyboard: How will I share what I’ve learned? What information will I include? • Peer Conference: What can I improve based on my peer’s advice? “There is no shame in asking for help.”William Glasser, MD

  19. PHASE 5: CONCLUSION & REFLECTION GOAL: Conclude inquiry through dissemination and personal assessment strategies. • Organization: Gather Source Notes & Storyboard as I develop my final product. • Dissemination: Share what I’ve learned. • Peer Evaluation: What does my peer think are my final product’s strengths and weaknesses? • Bibliography: Annotated bibliography to give credit to the source and describe the resource. • Self Evaluation: What did I learn? What did I do well? What can I do better next time?

  20. Helpful Inquiry link:http://pmms.msdpt.k12.in.us/imc/Inquiry/PRESENT.HTM

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