University of Arizona
UA School of Information Resources and Library Science

IRLS 585 Information Literacy Instruction

Instructor

Cheryl Knott Malone, Ph.D.

Required text

Esther Grassian and Joan Kaplowitz, Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Practice. Neal Schuman, 2001.

Course description

Moving beyond the notion of bibliographic instruction or library use instruction, this course takes a broad view of information professionals? teaching responsibilities. Students will explore the historical background and current issues, trends, policies, and practices related to the notion of information literacy instruction in diverse settings. Additionally, students will have opportunities to evaluate existing help systems and tutorials, design and present instruction, and design Web-based learning objects.

 

Expected outcomes

By the end of the semester, students will

?             be able to discuss effectively various aspects of information literacy, learning theories and styles, and modes of instruction;

?             be acquainted with the range of organizations and resources supporting information literacy instruction;

?             develop analytic skills; and

?             demonstrate the ability to plan and implement instruction.

 

Assignments

Discussion; reading critically; writing; completing exercises including evaluating instructional materials and modules; planning and implementing a term project; and peer evaluation.

 

Student Evaluation

Evaluation of student performance will be based on contributions to class discussions, completion of exercises, a term project, and peer evaluation.

 

Class Schedule Outline

 

Week 1, Jan. 14, Introduction

Week 2, Jan. 21, Learning theories

Week 3, Jan. 28, Learning styles

Week 4, Feb. 4, Database help systems

Week 5, Feb. 11, In-person instruction

Week 6, Feb. 18, Existing Web-based tutorials

Week 7, Feb. 25, The ADDIE model; Analysis--Needs and tasks

Week 8, Mar. 3, Design and development

Week 9, Mar. 10, Implementation

Spring Break March 13-21

Week 10, Mar. 24, Evaluation

Week 11, Mar. 31, Student presentations

Week 12, Apr. 7, Student presentations

Week 13, Apr. 14,? Student presentations

Week 14, Apr. 21, No class--prepare final report

Week 15, Apr. 28, Review and reflection