A guide to teaching information literacy : 101 practical tips / Helen Blanchett, Chris Powis and Jo Webb.
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TextPublication details: London : Facet, 2012.Description: ix, 262 pISBN: - 9781856046596 (pbk.)
- 1856046591 (pbk.)
- 028.7071 BLA
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This easy-to-use book is an invaluable source of inspiration for any librarian involved in teaching information literacy, providing practical guidance on tried and tested ideas and techniques for sessions.
The role of the librarian increasingly involves delivering information literacy using a range of teaching methods, from delivering induction sessions to informal one-to-one support on a day-to-day basis. Although this is increasingly recognized, many practitioners do not have teaching qualifications and are often left to fulfil a role for which they feel ill-equipped. Even when they do have teaching qualifications, these are often gained from mainstream courses that do not always adequately address the delivery of information literacy.
This book is a much-needed sourcebook to support library staff in the delivery of information literacy teaching, whether they are new to teaching or experienced but in search of fresh ideas. Full of hints and tips grounded in learning theory, it is a practical reference tool designed to be dipped into as needed when planning teaching and training. Where applicable the activities are mapped to models of information literacy, with guidance on adapting ideas for different levels and contexts.
Advice is given on activities in the following areas:
Readership : Any librarian involved with teaching information literacy and LIS students.
This book is a much-needed sourcebook to support library staff in the delivery of information literacy teaching, by providing practical guidance on tried and tested ideas and techniques for sessions. Full of hints and tips grounded in learning theory, it is a practical reference tool designed to be dipped into as needed when planning teaching and training. Where applicable the activities are mapped to models of information literacy, with guidance on adapting ideas for different levels and contexts.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. vii)
- Acknowledgements (p. ix)
- Planning (p. 1)
- 1 A framework for designing and delivering teaching and learning (p. 3)
- 2 Information literacy and standards (p. 7)
- 3 Training Needs Analysis (TNA) (p. 11)
- 4 Learner analysis (p. 13)
- 5 Pre-session audit (p. 16)
- 6 Learning styles (p. 19)
- 7 Facilitating learning (p. 22)
- 8 Aims (p. 27)
- 9 Learning outcomes (p. 29)
- 10 Assessment (p. 31)
- 11 Reflection (p. 36)
- 12 Evaluation (p. 39)
- 13 Social learning (p. 42)
- 14 Lesson planning (p. 44)
- 15 Storyboards (p. 49)
- Delivery (p. 53)
- 16 Body language (p. 55)
- 17 Collaboration (p. 57)
- 18 Computer labs (p. 59)
- 19 Cultural relevance (p. 61)
- 20 Demonstrations (p. 63)
- 21 Discipline (p. 65)
- 22 Dominant participants (p. 67)
- 23 Feedback to learners (p. 69)
- 24 Handouts (p. 72)
- 25 Inclusion (p. 74)
- 26 Interruptions (p. 76)
- 27 Jokes and humour (p. 78)
- 28 Latecomers (p. 80)
- 29 Managing groups (p. 82)
- 30 Managing questions (p. 85)
- 31 Managing sessions - overview (p. 87)
- 32 Managing sessions - the start (p. 90)
- 33 Managing sessions - the end (p. 92)
- 34 Marking (p. 94)
- 35 Mixed abilities (p. 96)
- 36 Motivation (p. 98)
- 37 Multisensory approaches (p. 101)
- 38 Nerves (p. 103)
- 39 One-to-one teaching/coaching (p. 105)
- 40 Peer observation (p. 108)
- 41 PowerPoint (p. 111)
- 42 Practical preparation (p. 114)
- 43 Presenting and performing (p. 116)
- 44 Questions (p. 119)
- 45 Room layout (p. 124)
- 46 Teaching assistants (p. 127)
- 47 Team teaching (p. 129)
- 48 Technical problems (p. 131)
- 49 Timing (p. 133)
- 50 Unresponsive participants (p. 135)
- Activities (p. 137)
- 51 Action learning (p. 139)
- 52 Amplifying your teaching (p. 142)
- 53 Audio feedback (p. 145)
- 54 Bibliographies (p. 148)
- 55 Blogs (p. 152)
- 56 Brainstorming (p. 154)
- 57 Building blocks (p. 156)
- 58 Buzz groups (p. 158)
- 59 Card sorting (p. 160)
- 60 Case studies (p. 162)
- 61 Cephalonian method (p. 165)
- 62 Checklists (p. 168)
- 63 Design briefs (p. 172)
- 64 Discussions (p. 174)
- 65 Dividing the dots (p. 176)
- 66 Drawing the line (p. 178)
- 67 Fear cards (p. 180)
- 68 Future scenarios (p. 182)
- 69 Games (p. 184)
- 70 Goldfish bowl (p. 186)
- 71 Guided tours (p. 188)
- 72 Hands-on workshops (p. 190)
- 73 Ice-breakers (p. 192)
- 74 Interviewing (p. 194)
- 75 Jigsaws (p. 196)
- 76 Lectures (p. 198)
- 77 Mind maps (p. 200)
- 78 Multiple-choice questions (p. 203)
- 79 Peer assessment (p. 207)
- 80 Podcasts (p. 209)
- 81 Portfolios (p. 211)
- 82 Poster tours (p. 213)
- 83 Presentations by learners (p. 215)
- 84 Problem-based learning (PBL) (p. 217)
- 85 Pub quizzes (p. 220)
- 86 Questionnaires (p. 222)
- 87 Quizzes (p. 224)
- 88 Self-assessment (p. 226)
- 89 Self-guided tours (p. 228)
- 90 Social bookmarking (p. 230)
- 91 Stop, Start, Continue feedback (p. 232)
- 92 Storytelling (p. 234)
- 93 Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) (p. 236)
- 94 Treasure hunt (p. 241)
- 95 Video (p. 243)
- 96 Virtual learning environments (VLEs) (or learning management systems, LMSs) (p. 245)
- 97 Visiting lecturers/guest speakers (p. 247)
- 98 Voting systems (p. 249)
- 99 WebQuests (p. 251)
- 100 Wikis (p. 253)
- 101 Worksheets (p. 255)
- Index (p. 257)
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Helen Blanchett BA(Hons) MSc MCLIP is Netskills Consultant Trainer, Newcastle University Information Systems and Services.Chris Powis BA MA MLib PGDipTHE mclip fhea frsa is Deputy Director (Academic Services), Information Services, The University of Northampton.
Jo Webb MA MLib MBA MCLIP FHEA FRSA is Academic Services Manager, De Montfort University