Inquiry Models: Orion Oak

Inquiry Models

Guided Inquiry Design

Developed by Barbara K. Stripling, 2003

Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz (1987)

Developed by Carol C. Kuhlthau, 2007

What is the purpose?

To further information literacy, and allow students to connect the work and knowledge they are learning in school to the outside world (Third Space), and to then be able to apply that knowledge appropriately

To take the information seeking/problem solving process, and define it into 6 steps, that are easy to remember, for effective problem solving in school, work, or any area of life

To break down the inquiry process into an easy graphic representation, that can be remembered and applied across school curriculums and into real life.

What does it look like?

Big 6 In Action

Stripling In Action

GID In Action

Tools and Resources

Tools and Resources

Tools and Resources

References

Created by Orion Oak 2/2025

Stripling Model- Stages:

The are 6 unique steps in the Stripling model of Inquiry: Connect, Wonder, Investigate, Construct, Express and Reflect. When using the Stripling model, lessons are typically broken down to focus on 1-3 of the steps, allowing students time to focus on them individually, and grasp a deeper context. The steps are not linear, and often times, can be revisited throughout the process as more information is learned.

The Big Six-Stages :

Just at the Name suggests there are 6 steps in the Big Six Inquiry Model: 1: Task Definition: Students Deine the problem, and Discover what Information is needed 2. Information Seeking Strategies: Students look at all of the possible sources, and decide which ones are best for their question 3. Location and Access: Students locate both the sources they will use and the information in the sources 4. Use of Information: Students engage with the text, and decide what information will be used 5. Synthesis: Students organize and present the information 6. Evaluation: Students judge the efficacy of the product and the efficiency of the process

Guided Inquiry Design- Stages:

The Guided Inquiry process consists of 8 steps followed in a linear fashion. 1. Open: students are invited to explore the topic, and spark interests 2. Immerse: students build on their background information through activities such as field trips or looking at real world examples 3. Explore: students begin to skim through resources and information, finding what jumps out to them, and what they want to explore further and learn more about 4. Identify: students develop their Inquiry question to explore further 5. Gather: using various resources and media, students gather the information needed for their questions 6. Create: Through interpretation, analysis, and summary, students create a way to showcase what they have learned 7. Share: Through this process, students are now experts on their subject, and share their products and what they have learned with their peers 8. Evaluate: students are evaluated by the teachers throughout the process, but are also guided through a self evaluation and reflection on what they have learned, while it is still fresh.

Where is The Big 6 Being Used?

The Big 6 is the oldest of the three Inquiry Models here, and is used in schools throughout the country. Some notable users include: - Yale University in their PACE study - Project Information Literacy (PIL) a nonprofit working with the University of Washington

Where is The Stripling Model Used?

The Stripling Model has been around since 2003, and is most notably used in: - The Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources Model - The New York School Library System

Where is Guided Inquiry Design Used?

Guided Inquiry Design can be Seen in use at: - The National Air and Space Museum Teacher Innovator Institute - The Boston Latin School - Brittanica Education

Getting Started with the Big 6:

Beyond the basic steps of the big 6, there are a variety of resources available for free to Educators to begin imcorporating the system into their classroom spaces! -There are 3 Full length e-texts available for free on The Big 6 Website:

- Additionally there are a multitude of lesson plans, hand outs, guided lessons, activities, posters and more

Resources, texts, and More:

The Guided Inquiry Design Model, has many resources available to educators and librarians including: - Online Instruction Courses and Coaching - Text Books - Outlines of the framework - Informational Videos - Webinars - Classroom Posters

Stripling Model Educator Resources:

The Video to the left features Barbara Stripling explaining her Inquiry model in it's use for Primary sources: Additionally, there are example curriculums available: - Emerging America Disability History - NY School Library System