Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors

A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Library Skills

Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors is a comprehensive guide to teaching library skills, providing instructors with research-based strategies and practical tools to enhance student learning and engagement.

Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors: 17 Innovative Strategies to Improve Student Learning

by John J. SanGiovanni

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2059 KB
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This book is organized into three parts:

• Part 1 provides an overview of library instruction, including the history, theories, and best practices of teaching library skills.
• Part 2 focuses on specific teaching methods and techniques, such as active learning, problem-based learning, and technology integration.
• Part 3 addresses the assessment of student learning and provides guidance on how to create effective learning outcomes and assessments.

Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors is an essential resource for anyone who teaches library skills, regardless of their experience level or discipline. This book provides a wealth of information and resources that can help instructors improve their teaching and make a positive impact on student learning.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive overview of library instruction, including the history, theories, and best practices of teaching library skills.
• Focuses on specific teaching methods and techniques, such as active learning, problem-based learning, and technology integration.
• Addresses the assessment of student learning and provides guidance on how to create effective learning outcomes and assessments.
• Includes case studies and examples from practicing library instructors.
• Written by a team of experts in library instruction.

Benefits for Library Instructors

• Gain a deeper understanding of the theories and best practices of library instruction.
• Learn about effective teaching methods and techniques that can be used in library instruction.
• Develop skills in assessing student learning and creating effective learning outcomes and assessments.
• Get ideas and inspiration from case studies and examples from practicing library instructors.
• Improve your teaching and make a positive impact on student learning.

Table of Contents

1. Part 1: Overview of Library Instruction
   1. Chapter 1: The History and Theories of Library Instruction
   2. Chapter 2: Best Practices in Teaching Library Skills
2. Part 2: Teaching Methods and Techniques
   1. Chapter 3: Active Learning
   2. Chapter 4: Problem-Based Learning
   3. Chapter 5: Technology Integration
3. Part 3: Assessment of Student Learning
   1. Chapter 6: Creating Effective Learning Outcomes
   2. Chapter 7: Assessing Student Learning

About the Authors

Dr. Jane Smith is a professor of library science at the University of California, Berkeley. She has over 20 years of experience teaching library skills to undergraduate and graduate students. Her research interests include library instruction, information literacy, and assessment.

Dr. John Doe is an associate professor of library science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has over 15 years of experience teaching library skills to undergraduate and graduate students. His research interests include library instruction, technology integration, and online learning.

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Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors: 17 Innovative Strategies to Improve Student Learning

by John J. SanGiovanni

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2059 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	461 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE