Historical Timelines for Library Instruction & Research Trends
Today's society challenges educators to create library instruction methods that are attuned to the current demands and expectations for student learning. Instilling in students the ability to think and act creatively is required in today's higher education system. Instructors have observed that incoming college freshmen are inadequately prepared for college-level work (Henderson et al., 2011). Understanding the history of library instruction and its research trends allows the opportunity to examine best practices in library instruction. What has worked? What has not worked? Watch this video dramatization of "what not to do" as a library insructor attempts to present a lecture on how to use the library's resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFOT5De1o58.
This website is equipped with two timelines to explore a unique perspective about the historical evolution of library instruction so we may understand its future. The Historical Timeline link provides an understanding of how library instruction began in the early 1800s through the modern era. The Research Trends link provides a historical perspective of the acceptance of library instruction and the advances made in scholarly research that seek to answer questions relating to the delivery of library instruction. Faster technology, access to online information, and exponential growth of knowledge trigger the need to explore new pedagogical approaches to help students navigate and select sources of reliable information (Henderson et al., 2011).
Where are we now? Check out the Modern Philosophy link to view the compentencies needed to become proficient with information literacy gained through library instruction. Please Read the "About" Section if background information for the author and the purpose of this website is needed. All information in this website is cited for the user's further exploration of the content displayed.
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This website is equipped with two timelines to explore a unique perspective about the historical evolution of library instruction so we may understand its future. The Historical Timeline link provides an understanding of how library instruction began in the early 1800s through the modern era. The Research Trends link provides a historical perspective of the acceptance of library instruction and the advances made in scholarly research that seek to answer questions relating to the delivery of library instruction. Faster technology, access to online information, and exponential growth of knowledge trigger the need to explore new pedagogical approaches to help students navigate and select sources of reliable information (Henderson et al., 2011).
Where are we now? Check out the Modern Philosophy link to view the compentencies needed to become proficient with information literacy gained through library instruction. Please Read the "About" Section if background information for the author and the purpose of this website is needed. All information in this website is cited for the user's further exploration of the content displayed.
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