Research
Learner Profiles
Thinker
Inquirer
Principled
Open minded
Knowledgable
Concepts of research
Characteristics of a researcher
A good researcher:
http://simplyeducate.me/2012/10/24/5-qualities-of-a-good-researcher/
Thinker
Inquirer
Principled
Open minded
Knowledgable
Concepts of research
- Identification of a problem
- Specifying the purpose of research
- Determine specific research questions
- Specification of a Conceptual framework - Usually a set of hypotheses
- Choice of a methodology (for data collection)
- Data collection and curation
- Analyzing and interpreting the data
- Reporting and evaluating research
- Communicating the research findings and, possibly, recommendations
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research
Characteristics of a researcher
A good researcher:
- manifests thirst for new information.
- has an open mind, by looking for different perspectives
- has a keen sense of awareness about the world, community & themselves.
- likes to reflect or think about the things he encounters and asks questions.
- is able to express their ideas & arguments based on their findings and thinking.
- applies a systematic approach in assessing situations.
http://simplyeducate.me/2012/10/24/5-qualities-of-a-good-researcher/
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Information literacy skills
Finding, interpreting, judging and creating information Finding - Defining information need - Purpose of the need - Connects information need to previous knowledge - Connects ideas to self, finds interest - Identifies the focus for the inquiry - Identifies keywords, concepts and terms - Identifies the big picture of schema - Develops and refines questions - Makes predictions about the kind of information needed - Identifying possible suitable sources - Locating suitable sources - Locating information within each source - Curating the information found - Predicts what and how much information is required to answer the questions - Plans research, follows a timeline - Seeks information from diverse genres, formats, & points of view - Understands the organisation of information - Identifies gaps in information Curating - collects information with purpose - organises the information in a logical manner related to need Interpreting - Uses reading, listening, and visual literacy skills to drive meaning and monitor own understanding - Make connections between various sources of information - selects, paraphrases, summarises, and records appropriate information in a reflective and interactive process. - Looks for patterns and connects ideas across resources. Judging - Evaluates sources for usefulness, relevance, clarity, currency, reliability, validity, authority, accuracy. - Evaluates information for fact, opinion, point of view & bias - Identifies the main ideas from the research - Elaborative Interrogation & self explanation As you read the information you consider the connections between what you are reading and what you already know. Self explanation requires you to periodically explain to yourself why assertions in the text are justified. - making connections. Distributed practise :- split study or learning into two sessions. Interleaved practise : -study and practise of different concepts within a single session Practise testing : low stakes quizzes improves memory (Willingham) Media literacy skills |
In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge." "Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: Pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question. Wikipedia Research General Resources The NY Information Fluency Continuum - a comprehensive volume of outcomes & sub skills broken down across year levels. Preventing Plagiarism 6 key skills of learning curation Curating Content with students Take Note: How to Curate Learning Digitally |