IASL Research Abstracts

IASL Research Abstracts: 269

Kim, S.U. & Todd, R. (2008). The Information Search Process of English Language Learner (ELL) Students in a Guided Inquiry Project: An In-depth Case Study of Two Korean High School Students in the United States. United States of America

Abstract: The pilot study presented here provides an in-depth examination of two Korean 11th grade students in a biology class of a high school in New Jersey, U.S. During the project, data were collected through questionnaire, surveys, search journals, search sessions, observation, students’ papers, and interviews. The findings of this study will facilitate the understanding on the information seeking and knowledge construction process of ELL students so that school environments, including school libraries, can provide meaningful instructional and service interventions for them.

Subject Categories: 12, 16

Abstract Submitted by Janice Newsum, Florida State University