I taught a college level info lit course for a number of years, and found
that the best thing I could do was to focus on the process, not the product.
In other words, we worked on transferable knowledge: classification systems,
developing a thesis statement, defining keywords (as opposed to natural
language searches), creating Boolean searches (basic, advanced and nested).
In terms of databases, we made note of similarities: basic/advanced search,
list of items indexed, online help available... In this class, we used a
variety of print, electronic and other machine dependent materials, along
with web searching (search engines/directories/evaluation, etc.). Students
then created an annotated bibliography to support their thesis statement, and
this also had a formal title page. Their semester project was just a few
pages long. As we reviewed specific products, students used it to find a
useful item to support their thesis statement. Each item was then formatted
into an APA citation and annotated. As they did this for their weekly
homework, it was saved to be compiled for the final project. I'm sure I've
left out something important, but I think everyone gets the drift. I've
often thought his type of class should be required of all college-bound HS
students. It was amazing to me how many University freshmen had never
written a research paper, and had no idea what a bibliography was!
C. Ellen Wickham
Library Media Specialist
Raytown South High School
8211 Sterling
Raytown, MO 64138
(816) 268-7330
wickhame@raytownschools.org
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From: Shonda Brisco [mailto:sbrisco@FWCDS.ORG]
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: Tar: Sec: Information Literacy Course at the High School Level
I am also preparing to teach Information Literacy Courses to my juniors and
seniors in preparation for college. I plan to provide the students with
links to their university libraries (from our website) so that they can begin
to browse the holdings, the lists of online databases that are available
there, and perhaps to even make a connection with a university librarian
before they attend.
In addition, I plan to teach some of the basic skills that I felt the might
need going into the university program (including the LC classification
system and how it differs from the DDC).
I am currently monitoring the INFOLIT listserv to learn more about what
university librarians are doing (and to get a better idea of what their
perspective is of high school librarians / preparation of high school
students for college). Many on the list offer some great resources to use to
prepare students for college and I am hoping to use their ideas, suggestions,
and comments to build my curriculum.
If others have ideas, I'd appreciate comments (or a HIT) from this request!
~Shonda
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
US / Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco@fwcds.org
http://www.fwcds.org/campus/libraries/default.asp
>>> Cindy Gulden <tl_cgulden@K12SERVER.MVECA.ORG> 11/07/05 9:53 AM >>>
Hello,
I am contemplating a proposal for an Information Literacy Course as an
English credit for college-bound upperclassmen at my high school. I would
like to know how many of you have or teach such a course in your high
school.
Additionally, any information regarding a course, such as enrollment,
curriculum, and general suggestions would also be appreciated.
I attended a session at OELMA last year where a high school librarian and a
university librarian collaborated in the transition and preparedness of
college freshmen regarding information literacy. This information will help
to support my recommendation. If any of you have some similar relationship
or program I would appreciate information on that, as well.
I also have information from the archives regarding similar courses, but
any updates would be helpful.
Cindy
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Cynthia Gulden
Library Media Specialist
Tecumseh High School
9830 W. National Rd.
New Carlisle, OH 45344
Tl_cgulden@k12server.mveca.org
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