VIKMB38 Information Literacy

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Mazáčová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Šimková (lecturer)
PhDr. Pavla Vizváry, Ph.D. LL.M. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D.
Division of Information and Library Studies – Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Alžběta Šašinková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Division of Information and Library Studies – Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:10–15:45 Zahraniční oddělení
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
* Explain the background and concept of information literacy and define it against other literacy;
* Get in the   topic of information literacy awareness   pedagogical paradigms in   within which information literacy is reflected as an educational theme;
* Interpret selected models and standards for information literacy, focusing on different environments and levels of education and key target groups;
* To understand the   international context this area;
* Understand how the   information literacy use technology and how this affects the region;
* Learn the   research topics in this field and to orient them in  
* Have the relevant overview of   research institutions dealing with information literacy in the broader   pedagogical discourse;
* To use the competencies acquired in the course of teaching   and implement them both into subtasks   in the course, both in its own comprehensive proposal educational unit on the topic of information literacy.
Syllabus
  • 1. (22. 9.) Introduction - organization of teaching, teachers performances and the theme of the course, motivating students to enter the complex task 2. (29. 9.) The development, institutions, personalities, research areas; Related Concepts (more media literacy, digital literacy and Fluency with IT-level overview of the context   transversal competencies, data literacy, civic literacy, transliteration, metaliteracy, e-literacy, computer literacy, scientific literacy, visual literacy, digital empowerment .. .) MIL as a new approach to   IG 3. (6. 10.) The models, standards, indicators of pre-K12 for employment - Overview focusing on Big6, 7 pillars IG, Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, Information literacy landscapes 4. (13. 10.) IG and the impact of technology, new technologies and changes in   IG, information behavior (incl. Generational, cultural and other differences), contextually targeted IG (health, law, citizenship ...) 5. (20. 10.) Pedagogical aspects of information literacy education (paradigms and their interconnection with the   different areas of literacy, which will be   previous block subject accentuated, focusing on competencies, educational objectives, methods and tools)) 6. (27. 10.) Mandatory meetings with discussions on the task   I. Block, ie. Beyond the read articles, current trends in   IG 7. (3. 11.) Educational strategies reflecting Information Literacy in 21st century society (European context, a strategy consisting of   CR - Strategy 2020 framework educational programs, lifelong learning strategies, Strategy digital education, digital literacy strategy ...), focus at the core of literacy in the context of the field ISK   8. (10. 11.) The models of information literacy and the possibilities of their education, critical work with   model of information literacy according KISK as a basis for analytical approach to     models of information literacy 9. (self, if necessary. 18. 11.) information literacy standards in   complementing the educational levels and their target groups (SCONUL, ALA, ACR, CILIP), comparison with other countries and critical analysis of the situation in the Czech   environment standards for IG 21st Century 10. (24. 11.) Introduction to Educational Research I (quantitative research techniques with a focus on the specifics of teaching information literacy) 11. (1. 12.) Introduction to Educational Research II (qualitative research techniques with a focus on the specifics of teaching information literacy) 12. (8. 12.) Research IL   in an international context - a presentation of research organizations and their work - CILR (Centre for Information Literacy Research), LIRG (Library and Information Research Group), RIN (Research Information Network), PIL (Project Information Literacy) 13. (15. 12.) Case studies - presentation of quality research
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BLANCHETT, Helen, Chris POWIS and Jo WEBB. A guide to teaching information literacy : 101 practical tips. 1st pub. London: Facet, 2012, ix, 262. ISBN 9781856046596. info
  • Information literacy at the crossroad of education and information policies in Europe. Roma: A Cura Di C. Basili, 2008. ISBN 9788880800965. info
  • EISENBERG, Michael B. and Robert E. BERKOWITZ. The Big6 workshop handbook : implementation and impact. 4th ed. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Linworth, 2011, xviii, 308. ISBN 9781586834227. info
  • GANLEY, B., Gilbert, A. and Rosario, D. 2013. Faculty and student perceptions and behaviours related to information literacy: a pilot study using triangulation. Journal of Information Literacy, 7(2), pp. 80-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.11645/7.2.1793
  • ELROD, Rachael E.; Wallace, Elise D.; and Sirigos, Cecelia B. Teaching Information Literacy: A Review of 100 Syllabi. The Southeastern Librarian: (2012), Vol. 60: Iss. 3, Article 4. Dostupné z: http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/seln/vol60/iss3/4
Teaching methods
Classes will be held every week, thus involves 13 separate educational units. Each educational unit will include both theoretical and practical, always considering the needs of the topic and the students. In the classroom will be used elements of interactive learning.
Assessment methods
Continuous knowledge testing - critical work   text elements of self-evaluation, preparation 3 subtasks closing the individual thematic blocks - compulsory participation in closing the block, processing and presentation of the final complex task.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Faculty of Arts as Centre of Excellence in Education: Complex Innovation of Study Programmes and Fields at FF MU with Regard to the Requirements of the Knowledge Economy“ – Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0228, which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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