Toward a conceptual framework characterizing the interplay of interest development, information search, and knowledge construction (ISK) in Children’s learning
Abstract
Purpose
This conceptual paper aims to demonstrate a holistic, multifaceted framework of interest development, information search, and knowledge construction (ISK) on children’s diverse information search behaviors.
Design/methodology/approach
By reviewing previous literature on children’s interest development, online information seeking and search, and knowledge construction, we propose the ISK framework. Then, we provide example case studies with pilot analyses using qualitative approaches (e.g. video-based interaction analysis, thematic analysis) showing how the framework can be applied to different types of authentic information-seeking situations for children.
Findings
The ISK framework demonstrates the multifaceted interplays between children’s information behavior and their cognitive and affective development. This framework was supported using previous studies and pilot empirical applications. We also included potential research questions that could be addressed using the framework.
Originality/value
Our paper provides a conceptual grounding to an in-depth, multidimensional understanding of children’s information behavior, which have been limitedly addressed in previous studies. Considering that children begin to search from their early stage of development and their search behaviors are tightly associated with other developmental states, our paper highlights the importance of investigating children’s search and information seeking and provides theoretical and empirical implications.
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Acknowledgements
Data collection of Case Study 1 was partially supported by Penn State University College of Education, and that of Case Study 2 was partially supported by the University of Oklahoma Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. Any opinions, findings and implications expressed in this manuscript are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institutions.
Citation
Jung, Y.J. and Liu, J. (2024), "Toward a conceptual framework characterizing the interplay of interest development, information search, and knowledge construction (ISK) in Children’s learning", Aslib Journal of Information Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJIM-01-2024-0041
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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