School Libraries, Librarians, and Inquiry Based Learning

Gooding, Elyssa

LEVITOV, D. (2016). School Libraries, Librarians, and Inquiry Learning. Teacher Librarian, 43(3), 28-35.

Summary:

This article gives an overview of learning theories and compares old thinking to new thinking. The learning shift from constructivist instruction to inquiry based learning.gives librarians the opportunity to influence and participate in instruction. Librarians have a unique position in schools where they can show how inquiry based learning supports national standards.

Review:

Explaining the influence that teacher librarians can have on inquiry based curriculum and how it is supported by standards is good evidence to support the role of professional teacher librarians.