Quote
“Given
the seductively easy accessibility of masses of unregulated information, it is
imperative that students, from the very beginning of their academic careers,
adopt a critical approach to information and develop the ability to evaluate
the information they encounter for authenticity, accuracy, credibility,
authority, relevance, concealed bias, logical inconsistency, and so on” (Grafstein, 2002) .
I chose this quote because I believe that students should be
checking for validity and accuracy in all information that is given to them.
They should be able to question their teachers and see the validity in what is
taught to them. In the same regards, teachers should be able to prove to their
students that what is being taught is accurate and correct. The reasoning
behind the material is the most important, at least in mathematics. If students
can understand why things work the way they do, then they will be able to apply
it to all aspects or situations that are relevant. I don’t believe that
validity and reliability should only be checked on Internet sources, but rather
on everything that is trying to persuade a student to change their perspective.
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
Resource
This blog post discusses the importance of encouraging students to ask questions. It provides resources, such as research articles on the topic, as well as ways to promote questions within the classroom. Student-generated questions are essential to the learning process and the understanding of concepts in school and the world.
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
Questions
What
is the difference between IL and BI and why is this distinction important?
BI, bibliographic information, refers to instruction
in the traditional library resources, such as print. IL, information literacy,
is a broader term. It encompasses far more than bibliographic information. This
distinction is important because many librarians were discovering that teaching
only the traditional tools did not prepare students to use these new research
tools effectively.
Why
should classroom faculty teach IL?
Classroom faculty should teach IL, information literacy,
to better prepare students for research they will need to do in the workplace.
Students have to be aware and knowledgeable of the new research tools in order
to be successful. It is the goal of IL to develop in students the capability of
both critically evaluating the information they encounter and of continuing to
use the skills that they have acquired to confidently handle the new challenges
that will confront them throughout their lives. Critical thinking skills and
the capacity for lifelong learning are what classroom faculty strive to teach
in any subject area. Information literacy (IL) is a way to accomplish this.
What
is the role of classroom faculty in developing information literacy?
The role of classroom faculty in developing
information literacy is to impart those IL skills that are embedded within the
research paradigms and procedures of their disciplines. Examples of the kinds
of evaluative skills that need to be taught within a discipline are:
- · Evaluating the content of arguments
- · Assessing the validity of evidence, and
- · Proposing original solutions
Question their teacher? Wow, that's a 21st Century Concept! Being of a generation where students were seen and not heard that is a truly amazing concept. In all my years of school I had 2 teachers who encouraged us to question them, and to hold them accountable for what they helped us learn. I think that is the crucial difference in their teaching style, is these two men helped us to learn, they did not instruct they guided. My best professors have been those that have followed that same model. thanks for the resource,
ReplyDeleteGreat resource! I agree that encouraging our students to ask questions is really important. It gets them engaged in the learning and also lets you know if they are on the right track.
ReplyDeleteI agree about students asking questions in class, this is important and I did my fair share of this. However, I always felt that my favorite teachers would get me so focused on a project that I wouldn't even think to question them. I think there is something to be said for a teacher who you can trust.
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