LIS 5937 - 722
--Teaching Info Literacy--
Information Literacy Lesson Observation
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I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
I.c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
II.a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
*Instructor Evaluation*
"Great observation write-up! I like that you carefully balanced what you thought went well with the presentation with the needed improvements. This really spoke to the importance of teaching style and reading the room. I wonder if the lack of enthusiasm from the instructor in his presentation contributed to the decline in attendance. Overall, you covered how this fit into the larger library IL program goals, the context of the lesson (library environment and learners), the goals and content of the lesson, and the teaching style. I did wonder if there was any evaluation or assessment of knowledge beyond the formative assessment throughout? Great work on this."
--Natalie Taylor
Just as discussing librarianship with professionals is key to developing one's own approach to the profession, observing the work and interactions of other librarians as they occur in real-time are important to the growth and maturation of same. Information literacy is the word on many librarian's lips in this day and age of disreputable sources and "alternative facts", and the education of the community's youth on this subject is something that should be handled with great care, study, and passion. Having the chance to see a lesson in action from another librarian allowed me to shape my own ideas and opinions as to how this information should be discussed and disseminated for a young audience. Experiences such as these allow us to learn from each other's mistakes and triumphs with the hope being that it will result in a better-served community overall.
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Lesson Plan
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I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
II.a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
II.b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
*Instructor Evaluation*
"Excellent detailed overview of the course content. You've clearly met the requirements of the assignment and I think an instructor could easily pick this plan up and run with it. I particularly like how you've included the discussion prompts, as this gives a great framework for what you want the students to be thinking and talking about. Your objectives and assessment are also well aligned with the content. Good work!"
--Natalie Taylor
This lesson plan represents the second phase of my coursework for this class. Taking the observations gleaned from the previous assignment and combining them with my own thoughts and inspirations regarding information literacy, I crafted this thorough, multi-disciplined unit on understanding primary and secondary sources as well as the roles they play in the dissemination of information. I attempted to structure the lesson in a way that incorporated various aspects of diverse learning styles, including interactive dialogues and read-alouds (auditory/oral) as well as scavenger hunts and picture book creation (visual). The practicality and comprehensiveness of this plan makes it ideal for actual implementation in the future.
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Lesson Video
(Links: Part One and Part Two)
I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
II.a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
II.b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
*Instructor Evaluation*
"I really like the way you've simulated interaction with the audience and your energy throughout the lesson. I love the addition of the children's book to a serious topic and I like the way you've clearly explained sourcing. I would have liked to have seen a brief introduction at the beginning of objectives and what the course would cover - I find this makes students more comfortable and sets a good structure and tone for the lesson. I also think some kind of visual would be a good addition, particularly for learners who need to "see" the definitions, etc. Overall, you're on the right track and seem to be a natural teacher."
--Natalie Taylor
The final phase of my coursework saw me enacting the written lesson plan in real-time in front of a simulated audience. Though the run-through would have proven more enlightening had I been able to secure actual participants, I believe the video showcases the strengths of the lesson in addition to revealing areas that could use a coat of polish before a live demonstration were to take place. The insights gleaned from this rehearsal and the instructor's notes have allowed me to make further considerations and revisions to this lesson plan for future implementation.
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