The book exam is focusing on information literacy and learning in various educational contexts.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course a student is expected to be able to:
-describe differences in conceptions of information literacy -characterize the relationship of information literacy and independent learning -know some models of information literacy instruction -be aware of the typical challenges faced in IL instruction in schools and universities
Contents
Theoretical frameworks of information literacy, professional interpretations and instructional challenges as a project for libraries. New literacies as pedagogical issues. The information seeking skills of pupils and teaching them as a collaboration between libraries and schools. Analysis of users' objectives and information needs in demanding information retrieval tasks as the basis of information organization and user interface design.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Written exam
In
Finnish
In
English
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Andretta, Information literacy: A practioner's guide. Chandos. 2005
Bruce, Informed learning. ACRL. 2008.
Thomas, Crow & Franklin, Information literacy and information skills instruction. Libraries Unlimited. 2011.