"Integrating Experiential Learning Into Information Literacy Curriculum" by Judith Mavodza, Dr.

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Integrating Experiential Learning Into Information Literacy Curriculum

The Experiential Library: Transforming Academic and Research Libraries Through the Power of Experiential Learning (2017)

Judith Mavodza, Dr.

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Abstract

In the information literacy (IL) curriculum, courses can be designed to provide students hands-on experience, based on concepts that relate to Kolb’s theory of experiential learning (EL). If accompanied by reflective practice as discussed by Brookfield and Moon, it helps not only IL teaching, but also encourages librarians to enhance their practice. IL teaching is enhanced when it follows a general curriculum that is geared towards service learning. Service learning involves community outreach with IL integrated into the educational processes. This approach increases the chances that IL skills will be retained even after formal classes have ended. At Zayed University (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), the provision of field-based EL with reflective practice, where previous work-related knowledge may be scarce, is intended to prepare graduating students to be work-ready.

Keywords

Information literacy instruction

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Publication Date

2017

Editor

Pete McDonnell

Publisher

Elsevier

ISBN

978-0-08-100778-5

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100775-4.00001-7

Publisher Statement

Experiential learning, as both theory and methodology, has a long history, but interest in it has definitely escalated in recent years, from the classroom to the boardroom, and everywhere in between.

Citation Information

Mavodza, J. (2017). Integrating Experiential Learning Into Information Literacy Curriculum. In: Pete McDonnell (Ed.). The Experiential Library (pp. 3-14). Chandos Publishing.