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This dynamic approach to an exciting form of teaching and learning will inspire students to gain insights and complex thinking skills from the school library, their community, and the wider world.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Illustrations Preface Introduction PART I: THEORY, RESEARCH, AND DESIGN FRAMEWORK Chapter 1: Guided Inquiry – What is it, Why Now, What's New? Chapter 2: Constructivist Approach to Learning Chapter 3: Third Space - Connecting to the Students' World Chapter 4: The Research Base – Information Search Process (ISP) Chapter 5: Guided Inquiry Design Framework PART II: INFORMATION LITERACY: A CONCEPTS APPROACH Chapter 6: Information Literacy Chapter 7: Information Literacy Curriculum PART III: TEACHING AND LEARNING Chapter 8: Resources for a Rich Learning Environment Chapter 9: The Guided Inquiry Team Chapter 10: Interventions Chapter 11: Assessing and Evaluating Chapter 12: Five Kinds of Learning Chapter 13: Meeting Content Standards Chapter 14: Assessment for Five Kinds of Learning Chapter 15: Getting Started and Sustaining Change Appendix A: Progression and Development of Kuhlthau's Information Search Process 2000-2015 Appendix B: Progression and Development of Kuhlthau's Information Search Process 1985-1989 Appendix C: Progression and Development of Kuhlthau's Information Search Process 1990-1999 Appendix D: Study Guide and Journal References Index

About the Author

Carol C. Kuhlthau is professor emerita of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University. Leslie K. Maniotes, PhD, is an education consultant and the cocreator and professional developer of Guided Inquiry Design®. Ann K. Caspari, MA, is education specialist at Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and director of the professional development program for preschool teachers in the District of Columbia Public School on inquiry science for young learners.