ISI - LIBS 4330 - Information Literacy for the Teacher Librarian

Course Description

Information Literacy for the Teacher Librarian explores the role of the Teacher Librarian in providing information literacy instruction. Defines information literacy, as well as places it in a national, state and local framework. The research process as it correlates with information literacy and relevant educational theory is covered.

This course will introduce you to the role of and methods for the Teacher Librarian in teaching information literacy. You will learn why it is important to include information literacy instruction as part of a school library program, what the educational and psychological bases for such a program and related activities are, what standards are used as guidelines for such programs, and what steps you can take to propose and plan a program. Collaboration with teachers is an essential component of a successful program, so the course will cover the roles of teachers and teacher librarians. Finally, all programs must be assessed, so evaluation of student learning and information literacy units is covered.

The course has required readings from the textbook and from online professional journals. You will be required to read and respond to the readings in various ways -- for example, writing an essay answer or perhaps creating and describing a class activity. You will sometimes be asked to do some online searching of your own to find articles or information. Reliable, fast Internet access will be essential for this course.

Learner Outcomes

The primary objective of this course is to provide you with the information and skills to successfully implement and assess an information literacy instruction unit or program in a K12 educational setting.

Required Course Materials

• Thomas, Nancy P, Sherry R. Crow and Lori L. Franklin. Information Literacy and Information Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library, Third Edition. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2011. 1598844903
• Electronically accessible articles listed and linked in the individual lessons from the "Readings" document. Complete all reading assignments before answering the written. If a link is not working, please contact your instructor.
• UI Library online article databases to search for reviews and other supplementary information requested in the written assignments. You will first need to log in with your University of Idaho Net ID.

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Expected Course Timeline

Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.

Sponsor Institution

Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.

This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course

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