Information Literacy: Search Strategies, Tools & Resources for High School Students and College Freshmen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781586833329)

Based on empirical research and written by an expert, this book provides the information a media specialist needs to teach information literacy skills in a meaningful, useful, and strategic manner.

- Draws on learning theories, research, and AASL's position on information literacy using a tried and true approach.
- Considers five types of learning: content understanding, problem-solving, metacognition, collaboration, and communication
- Includes lesson plans, information literacy skills pre-test and post-test, scoring rubrics, and a checklist for evaluating online databases
- Gives expert advice on teaching information literacy and making the transition between high school and college

A copy of this book will assist the media specialist in preparing students for their future, including college research. An annotated bibliography identifies and summarizes major works in the various aspects of information literacy and assessment techniques. Everything you need to know to prepare your students is included in this masterful second edition.

Author: Zorana Ercegovac
ISBN-10: 1586833324
ISBN-13: 9781586833329
Publisher: Linworth Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.07h x 6.28w x 0.31d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 292