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This course explores the evolving paradigms in teaching and learning, emphasizing the need for information professionals to adapt to instructional roles. Referencing key studies, such as those by Affleck (1996) and Kirk (1995), it highlights the necessity for a shift from traditional teacher-centered approaches to student-centered methodologies. The course examines significant changes across various fields, advocating for modern educational practices that meet contemporary demands. Participants will engage with principles of learning and explore practical applications through assignments and resources.
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Changing paradigm in teaching and learning Reason for this course
Affleck (1996) in Library and Information Science Research – information professionalsinadequately prepared for the instruction role • Kirk (1995) found 75% of information jobs require some level of instruction.
Copernicus The earth revolved around the sun ; rather than being the centre the world Earth Flat V Earth round Teacher centred V Student centred Famous shifts in thinking: inform practice Science Philosophy Medicine Business Education
Famous shifts Information Science • Closed V Open Closed Open • Subjective view of information, according to situation • Market approach Closed • professional monopoly • Established body of knowledge threatened by change • Attention to document delivery • Minimum service to maximum users Hanks, G & Schmidt, C “An alternative model of a profession for Librarians” College & Research Libraries May, 1975 175 - 187
Traditional VS Alternative / System VS User (Devin, B and Nilan) Business: Marketing Medical profession – patient choices Schools: Student centred education Traditional • Objective view of information • View that individual is chaotic • User behaviour according to age income • Demand on system Alternative • Subjective • need arose because of a gap , (Belkin, Dervin, Krikelas) • beliefs and values affect understanding
Traditional vs User Systematic patterns of information seeking, despite individuality
Assignments Training module for a particular group Samples of actual topics on website Samples of each assignment on website Samples of online Xavier (online module) OSLIS (audio online module) University of Idaho (information literacy)