This practical resource gives academic librarians and school media specialists a complete instructional program for introducing students to the process of library research. The program has been tested and proven as an exceptionally effective method for guiding students in independent learning using [...]

Guided Inquiry develops research competency and subject knowledge as well as fostering cooperative learning, motivation, reading comprehension, language development and social skills. Based on Kuhlthau's six-stage "Information Search Process," the authors present a convincing argument for recasting [...]