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Proudly Presents… The Research Cycle

Proudly Presents… The Research Cycle. Created by Jamie McKenzie 2000. Philosophy. Rejects topical research and assists students to be Information Producers as opposed to Consumers. Constructivist approach where children construct knowledge through exploration, investigation, questioning etc.

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Proudly Presents… The Research Cycle

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  1. Proudly Presents…The Research Cycle Created by Jamie McKenzie 2000

  2. Philosophy • Rejects topical research and assists students to be Information Producers as opposed to Consumers. • Constructivist approach where children construct knowledge through exploration, investigation, questioning etc. • The Research Cycle consists of 7 stages that are used to plan and conduct meaningful research. • The cycle emphasises information problem solving skills needed for success with the internet and other information resources.

  3. Questioning The first step in the Cycle is to clarify and “map out” the essential question being explored. Jamie McKenzie believes teachers should emphasize research questions that require the students to problem solve, or make their own decision – questions that require students to make up their own minds about something. E.g. What is the best fast food restaurant? The students begin by brainstorming to form a cluster diagram of all related questions. These additional questions will then guide the research.

  4. HELP! I have my main question but I can’t think of any additional questions to help my research.

  5. Planning • Students are required to think strategically about the best ways to find reliable information. • Where to find sources of relevant information. • Which resources are reliable?

  6. Could we try looking in some books or on the internet. How do we know if the information is reliable? Where would we find the best information?

  7. Gathering • Gather information that is useful and relevant • Structure the information as it is gathered • Beware of INFOGLUT • Use the Internet when likely to provide the best information • Books, CD-ROMS can prove more useful and efficient

  8. Hi there Cookie Monster I’m gathering information about the best type of cookies a monster like you would like to eat Yum…Yum….yes I will ask all my Monster Friends on the Street and give you useful and relevant feedback to your question.

  9. Sorting and Sifting • Systematic scanning and organizing of data • Organize those ‘nuggets’ of information most likely to contribute to INSIGHT • Sort and Sift like fishing net – throw back the information you don’t need

  10. Synthesizing Rearrange Arrange Patterns/Pictures emerge Regroup Findings

  11. Come on folks, it’s my job to synthesize. Let’s put all our information together.

  12. Evaluating • Is more research required before proceeding to the reporting stage? • Review success criteria – do we meet it? • Are we ready to report? • If not…go back to gathering to find more information

  13. My group needs to do a bit more synthesizing… (whatever that means)  I’m a bit thin on information…I need to go back to the gathering stage to get some more. I’m ready to move on to my reporting

  14. Reporting The research team reports to an audience of decision makers and makes recommendations based on their findings. This model warns against flashy multimedia presentations.

  15. After researching our question we have decided the best type of cookie is… Chocolate Chip! Good value for money Tasty chocolate. Nice and Chewy Nice and Big

  16. Our group decided to use the Jamie McKenzie model for our inquiry process.

  17. Using the Research Cycle Model • Our Key Question: • Is the McKenzie Research Cycle the Right choice for Shelly Park School? • Our Subsidiary Questions: • What is the Research Cycle? • What philosphy underpins it? • What are the Stages? • Does it accommodate the Key Competencies?

  18. Evaluating for us meant… • Did we understand the philosophy underpinning this inquiry model? • Had we considered how this relates to the key competencies? • Could we make an informed generalisation as to the worth or relevance of this model to Shelly Park School on the basis of our information.

  19. We don’t think the McKenzie Research Model is right for Shelly Park School in its present form but we liked elements of it. Most importantly… What do YOU Think?

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  21. Written By: Big Bird Photographs By: Bert and Ernie Editing By: Cookie Monster Slideshow Design By: Elmo

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