A Proposal Created by

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Adopting a Research ModelCathy Kuhlthaus
Information Search Process

• A Proposal Created by
• Peggy Marsiglio, Lori Quirk, Kelly Roth, and
  Jessica Manger

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Why is a Research Model Necessary?

• Targeted intervention
• New technology and information overload
• Encourages life-long learning
• Builds confidence
• Transference

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Kuhthaus Information Search Process

• Constructivist Theory
• Individuals learn through active participation
  and reflection on learning
• George Kellys Personal Construct Theory
• Information seeking is a process of construction
  with all the accompanying dynamic complexities
  (Shannon 19).

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Kuhthaus Information Search Process
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Why Choose Kuhlthau?

• Engages Student Interest
• Topic Ownership
• Active Participation
• Collaboration and Support
• Growth

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Why Choose Kuhlthau?

• Based on constructivist theory
• Activates prior knowledge
• Builds on knowledge
• Learn from experiences

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Keys to Successful Implementation

• Strong team approach
• Shared commitment to inquiry learning
• Well designed activities

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Keys to Successful Implementation

• Year 1 Groundwork
• Year 2 Trial
• Year 3-4 Full Implementation

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Keys to Successful Implementation

• Curriculum Team Training
• Teacher In-Service Training
• Collaborative Team Meetings
• Resources

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Works Cited

• Branch, Jennifer L. Instructional Intervention
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  47-61. Library Literature and Information Science
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• Comparison of Information Skills Process
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• Keeling, Mary. A Districts Journey to Inquiry.
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• Kuhlthau, Carol C. Implementing a Process
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• Kuhlthau, Carol. "Carol Kuhlthau." Information
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• Kuhlthau, Carol. "Model of the Information Search
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Works Cited

• Kuhlthau, Carol C., Leslie K. Maniotes, and Ann
  K. Caspari. Guided Inquiry Learning in the 21st
  Century. Westport Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
  Print.
• Milam, Peggy. "Destination Information A Road
  Map for the Journey." Library Media
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• Rainer, Julie, Edi Guyton, and Christie Bowen.
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• Shannon, Donna. Kuhlthaus Information Search
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• Wallace, Virginia L., and Whitney Norwood Husid.
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