PurposeThe paper sets out to provide a selected bibliography of books influential to the libraria... more PurposeThe paper sets out to provide a selected bibliography of books influential to the librarian's teaching and learning philosophy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper introduces and annotates books identified by LOEX‐of‐the‐West 2006 attendees as influential to their instruction activities, teaching philosophy, or meaning of education.FindingsThe paper provides information about each source, including an introductory discussion on the classification of the titles into six major genres of instruction inspiration and four major (generic) philosophies of education and learning.Originality/valueThe information presented in the paper may be used by librarians and interested parties to solidify and broaden their own thoughts and values on who they are as an instructor.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore drawing as an instructional method to teach inf... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore drawing as an instructional method to teach information literacy. Design/methodology/approach – The authors describe their work using Collaborative Speed Drawing with students in a collection of information literacy workshops for students enrolled in English 100 (first-year composition). Examples of student drawings from the workshops are examined to demonstrate the benefits and problems of this teaching method. Findings – Drawing is an excellent low-tech teaching method that helps students demonstrate their competence (or ignorance) of information literacy concepts. This method enables librarians to clarify, reinforce, challenge or change the pictures in student’s heads that underpin their understandings of library instruction and information literacy. Practical implications – This article provides ideas on how to use drawing in information literacy sessions or credit courses. Many of the ideas shared can be copied, enhanced or tail...
... There is also a wonderful librarian figure that encourages Betsy to read the classics and hel... more ... There is also a wonderful librarian figure that encourages Betsy to read the classics and helps her on the path to becoming a writer ... As we design our instruction sessions we can pose problems that require students to research solutions and engage in conversation.Zinn, H. (1999 ...
PurposeThe paper sets out to provide a selected bibliography of books influential to the libraria... more PurposeThe paper sets out to provide a selected bibliography of books influential to the librarian's teaching and learning philosophy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper introduces and annotates books identified by LOEX‐of‐the‐West 2006 attendees as influential to their instruction activities, teaching philosophy, or meaning of education.FindingsThe paper provides information about each source, including an introductory discussion on the classification of the titles into six major genres of instruction inspiration and four major (generic) philosophies of education and learning.Originality/valueThe information presented in the paper may be used by librarians and interested parties to solidify and broaden their own thoughts and values on who they are as an instructor.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore drawing as an instructional method to teach inf... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore drawing as an instructional method to teach information literacy. Design/methodology/approach – The authors describe their work using Collaborative Speed Drawing with students in a collection of information literacy workshops for students enrolled in English 100 (first-year composition). Examples of student drawings from the workshops are examined to demonstrate the benefits and problems of this teaching method. Findings – Drawing is an excellent low-tech teaching method that helps students demonstrate their competence (or ignorance) of information literacy concepts. This method enables librarians to clarify, reinforce, challenge or change the pictures in student’s heads that underpin their understandings of library instruction and information literacy. Practical implications – This article provides ideas on how to use drawing in information literacy sessions or credit courses. Many of the ideas shared can be copied, enhanced or tail...
... There is also a wonderful librarian figure that encourages Betsy to read the classics and hel... more ... There is also a wonderful librarian figure that encourages Betsy to read the classics and helps her on the path to becoming a writer ... As we design our instruction sessions we can pose problems that require students to research solutions and engage in conversation.Zinn, H. (1999 ...
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