"Consider first the concept of lifelong learning. Almost without exception, the literature notes that the ultimate goal of IL is to impart the skill of lifelong learning or learning how to learn" (Grafstein, 2002).
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Why this Quote?:
I agree that that we need to provide active learning environments that prepare students for lifelong learning. Students that know how to learn know how information is organized. If students is not familiar with how information is organized in the 21st century, they will have trouble learning the information in today's society. Drill memorization is not going to impart the skill of lifelong learning. Active learning environments with the current literacies of today will provide lifelong learning opportunities.
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I chose this image because I thought it really "nailed" what information literacy incorporates. It's not just library instruction; It's not just the print that you read; It's everything that can be synthesized and evaluated in life!
Questions:
- What is the difference between IL and BI and why is this distinction important?
- IL stands for Information literacy and refers to all forms of literacy, period. BI refers to bibliographic information; this is much more specific to traditional library sources.
- Why should classroom faculty teach IL?
- Teaching Information Literacy (IL) will help bridge the gap between school and workplace. Often times students are just taught Bibliographic Information (BI) in school and that knowledge stays in school. Students need to know the literacies in the world around them so they can "conquer the world."
- What is the role of classroom faculty in developing information literacy?
- The roll of classroom faculty in developing IL is to develop the critical thinking skills that students need not only in school, but outside of school as well. Students need to know how to evaluated all types of literacies in their world.
Article Reference:
Grafstein, A. (2002, July). A Discipline-Based Approach to Information Literacy. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 28(4), pp. 197-204. Retrieved July 11, 2013, from http://westmont.edu/_offices/provost/documents/Senate/Full/2009-2010/Discipline-Based%20Approach%20to%20Information%20Literacy.pdf
I like your image and I agree that Information Literacy helps to bridge the gap between school and the workplace.
ReplyDeleteI really like your image. It's very colorful and shows the various types of information literacy. As teachers, we are called to be lifelong learners, and information literacy must be a part of our new skill set. Personally, I love learning and teachers cant stay rigid to their traditions or students will be limited. This will cause them to be unsuccessful in the real-world.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statements about information literacy. I think you are right that an important skill about knowing how information is organized.
ReplyDeleteGreat image too!
I agree with life long learning, we arealways moving forward and learning. We cannot become stagnant and expect the world to stop learning.
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