Information literacy instruction
Subtitle: theory and practice
By: Esther S. Grassian and Joan R. Kaplowitz.
Contributors: Kaplowitz, Joan R.
Series: Information literacy sourcebooks
Publisher: Neal-Schuman
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 468
Subjects: Information literacy -- Study and teaching.; Information retrieval -- Study and teaching.
Description: In-depth discussion of both the theory and practice of library instruction. Chapters cover the history and background of user education in libraries; the psychology of learning as applied to library teaching; conceptual models for teaching critical thinking; program management, planning, and politics (on and off-campus); assessment and evaluation; designing and developing print and electronic teaching materials; classroom management and teaching techniques; learning technology; visions for the future and much more. The CD includes tables describing various instructional modes, an interactive database to aid in selecting among them, handouts for in-house training or personal use, and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-452) and index.