Driving Question: How can I guide my middle school students in completing their own research by finding and utilizing reliable, credible and relevant sources?
To point out the obvious... students in the 21st century, throughout America and much of the world, need to conduct research and need to sort through inordinate amounts of information. It doesn't matter which content area, career path, or interest a student has, research is part of the acquisition of knowledge and supports one's understanding of the world. In California, The History-Social Science Standards (2000) and the History-Social Science Framework (2016) emphasize the need for students to conduct research by using relevant, verifiable information from credible sources. Napa Valley Unified School District's Strategic Goal #1 further outlines the need for students to experience inquiry-based learning. River School also emphasizes the need for students to be self-actualized, independent learners who - in addition to being respectful, responsible, and responsive - are resourceful. Alas, my entire approach to teaching is intentionally focused on inquiry-based learning with the goal of students showing their own understanding. As I develop my action research for Innovative Learning, my end goal will continually be that students are able to conduct their own research in ways that empower their individual growth.
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