Module 2 - February 15th through March 13th, 2016

Module 2 Overarching Topic: Inquiry and Research

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In Module 2, you will: 

1. Delineate lesson plan design and research-based instructional strategies.

2. Investigate inquiry-based learning and compare it with research models.

3. Develop a rationale for teaching through inquiry, other models, or both.

4. Begin to explore the importance of assessment in student learning, lesson design, and evidence-based practice.

Module 2.1: Dates: 2/15 - 2/21

Topic: Understanding by Design

Focusing Question: What are the components of an effective lesson plan and how do they play out in classroom-library collaborative planning?

Module 2.2: Dates: 2/22 - 2/28

Topic: Inquiry and Other Research Models: Related Methods of Information Problem-Solving

Focusing Question: What are the similarities and differences between inquiry learning and other research models?

Module 2.3: Dates: 2/29 - 3/6

Topic: Inquiry into Inquiry: Benefits and Challenges of Inquiry Learning

Focusing Questions:  What are the benefits and challenges of inquiry learning in the school environment? How does inquiry transfer to lifelong learning?

Module 2.4: Dates: 3/7 - 3/13

Topic: Assessment 101

Focusing Questions:  Why is assessment important? What kinds of formative assessments can school librarians co-develop and administer in order to demonstrate their impact on student achievement?

Spring Break:  March 14th - March 20th