How to Build Students’ Literacy Skills Through Research Projects

In this on-demand webinar, you’ll hear a detailed approach to facilitate high-quality research projects in your school. As a school leader or teacher, you can build a plan to guide students through an inquiry-based process that builds information literacy and other critical skills. Hear about:  

The Importance of Research  

• What quality research looks like
• How research helps students build information literacy, along with critical thinking, independent learning, and problem-solving skills  
• Benefits of inquiry-based learning (IBL) and how it can lead to meaningful learning and expression

 How to Work on a Research Project  

• Starting the inquiry process  
• Gathering, evaluating, and citing sources  
• Organizing and synthesizing information  
• Creating and presenting findings  
• Using technology and tools

How to Work with School Librarians 

• Reflecting on the research project  
• Co-planning research projects  
• Revitalizing and improving projects 

About the presenter 

Ryan Bani Tahmaseb is an author, K-12 academic coach, and curriculum developer. He is a former middle school English teacher, English department chair, and school librarian. His book The 21st-Century School Library was published in 2021. He is also author of the children’s book, Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen, and his debut middle grade book, Persian Mythology. Ryan’s writing has appeared in publications such as Edutopia, Education Week and the Carolina Quarterly.