by Jean Donham (Author), Carol Collier Kuhlthau (Author), Dianne Oberg (Author)
Based on real schools and the struggles of real library media specialists and teachers, you'll find theory, principles, research and concrete examples all presented to illustrate how the Library Power initiative can move your school towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching, learning and curriculum renewal. Inquiry-based learning is the way we learn in "real life." Get this book and start implementing it in your school today!
- Learn the theory, principles and research behind this effective practice
- Learn how to implement inquiry-based learning into your school from three extensive case studies
- Understand the effect of an inquiry-based curriculum on information literacy
Author Biography
Jean Donham is a college librarian and Professor of Education at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA.
Carol Kuhlthau is a professor, School of Communication; Information & Library Studies at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
Dianne Oberg is Chair; Department of Elementary Education; Faculty of Education at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Kay Bishop was associate professor, Director of School Library Media Specialist Program at University at Buffalo, Department of Library & Information Studies in Buffalo, NY.
Number of Pages: 88
Dimensions: 0.24 x 8.7 x 6.56 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 12, 2001
