Abstract
Background and Aim: This study attempts to propose a suggestive model for theorising in the field of Inquiry-Based Information Behaviour (IBiB).
Method: To achieve the research aim, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Dewey’s Constructivist Theory, as well as IBL Pedagogy were analysed. Taking into account the current informationbehaviour models and theories which are developed based on the so called theories, we employed deductive reasoning to propose our suggestive model. Methodologically, this interpretivist study is donebased on library method and implemented qualitative content analysis technique.
Results: Admitting different cognitive competencies in different age-groups as well as the role of active experience in cognitive development, each child needs her own customized cognitive-appropriateexperience to be able to engage with the learning process. The specific style and rate of cognitive development makes children unique learners.
Conclusion: The proposed preliminary conceptual model showed that active learning, open inquiry- based practices, and children’s personalized methods for responding to learning and cognitive needs,all have information ethos. And, children’s IBiB determines the extent to which they could succeed inthe above processes. Testing this hypothesis, the IBiB theory which explains this phenomenon needsto be developed
Method: To achieve the research aim, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Dewey’s Constructivist Theory, as well as IBL Pedagogy were analysed. Taking into account the current informationbehaviour models and theories which are developed based on the so called theories, we employed deductive reasoning to propose our suggestive model. Methodologically, this interpretivist study is donebased on library method and implemented qualitative content analysis technique.
Results: Admitting different cognitive competencies in different age-groups as well as the role of active experience in cognitive development, each child needs her own customized cognitive-appropriateexperience to be able to engage with the learning process. The specific style and rate of cognitive development makes children unique learners.
Conclusion: The proposed preliminary conceptual model showed that active learning, open inquiry- based practices, and children’s personalized methods for responding to learning and cognitive needs,all have information ethos. And, children’s IBiB determines the extent to which they could succeed inthe above processes. Testing this hypothesis, the IBiB theory which explains this phenomenon needsto be developed
Translated title of the contribution | Information seeking in inquiry-based learning pedagogy: Proposing a preliminary model |
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Original language | Other |
Pages (from-to) | 204-215 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Human Information Interaction |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |