Books

Today I ventured to the public library. I first did an advanced search including the words baby, infant, and sign language. However, only three books were in the result list. I then did a basic search for sign language and while ninety-one titles came up, I was able to quickly sort through the list and found a dozen books that matched my topic. Most of the books were in the children’s section. These books focused on showing children the signs for many common words. I was able to find a sign language kit in the media section and a handbook in the parent section of the children’s library. The sign language kit included a study which showed that sign language does not delay infant development in any way.

While I am definitely still wiggling….I noticed today that I am using more of the information search and use strategies as I gather my information. In the BIG6 model I am in the location/access stage and also the use of information stage. I find that I am completing these two stages simultaneously. I am the type of person that tends to extract information as I find the resource. I do not wait until I have gathered all of my resources. I am definitely learning something about my own search strategies. This will help me as I try to teach other students.

I have gathered enough print resources. I now am going to focus on interviewing and talking with other moms.