KWQL

Kirsten - Green Beverly - Pink

Big 6 method || That Big 6 strategies can work in Kinder - higher education || What are the benefits of using the Big 6 process ||
 * __Big 6 __**
 * ~ What I __K__now ||~ What I __W__ant to know ||~ What I've __L__earned ||~ __Q__uestions I still have ||
 * Big 6 model you don't have to complete the steps in linear order || How to get started using the
 * The 6 steps - Task definition, Info seeking strategies, Location and access, Use of Information, Synthesis, Evaluation ||  || Big 6 model is used for older students, 3rd and higher || Are students becoming more engaged with their learning and turning in quality work when using the Big6? ||
 * This model is usable for any level of learning K - higher education and appropriate for when students need and use information. ||  || The Super 3 is used for PK-2 students. The Super 3 uses terminology that is suitable for the age group. i.e. Plan, Do, Review ||   ||
 * Utilized to bridge information and technology skills together ||  ||   ||   ||

Works Cited: Big6. Web. 07 October 2010. http://www.big6.com/what-is-the-big6/ Little, Tami J. The Super 3. Web. 10 October 2010. http://www.climbinghill.com/super3/super3.html


 * __Inquiry Learning __**

Language Arts setting as compared to a Science setting. || 5 steps that encourage students to use their curiosity about a topic || Will the use of this process allow students to gain the necessary steps to integrate what they have learned into a project based assignment? || or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." ||  || The investigating stage is a self-motivated process || Will students become frustrated with this style of learning? || Works Cited:  Thirteen Ed online at http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inquiry/
 * ~ What I Know ||~ What I Want to know ||~ What I've Learned ||~ Questions I still have ||
 * Inquiry learning is a process || How to integrate the steps in a
 * "Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information,


 * __Additional Notes __**

Benefits of inquiry learning
 * · Students gain ownership of research
 * · Teaches self-directed learning skills
 * · Teaches problem solving and critical thinking skills

Challenges of inquiry learning
 * · Schools need accessible technology
 * · Integration of steps may be difficult for some teachers to incorporate