Library Instruction Annotated Bibliography
Active Learning
Jing Qiu; updated by Amy Wallace, June 2001
- Allen, Eileen E. "Active Learning and Teaching: Improving Postsecondary Library Instruction." Reference Librarian (1995): 89-103.
- The article was included in the journal's theme issue: Library Instruction Revisited: Bibliographic Instruction Comes of Age. It discusses ways to improve postsecondary library instruction based on theories of active learning. It includes a historical background of active learning, and touches upon topics such as student achievement and attitudes, cognitive development, active teaching, and instructional techniques, including modified lectures, brainstorming, small group work, cooperative projects, peer teaching and partnering.
- Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy and Paul Seth Hoffman. "Elicit, Engage, Experience, Explore: Discovery Learning in Library Instruction." Reference Services Review 28.4 (2000): 313-322.
- This article focuses on one form of active learning, discovery learning. It outlines three core attributes of discovery learning, and discusses five different models that can be used to create discovery learning activities. Examples are given for case-based learning, incidental learning, learning by exploring, learning by reflection, and simulation-based learning. The article also touches on common barriers to using discovery learning, and some hints on how to overcome these barriers.
- Cook, Kim N., Lilith R. Kunkel and Susan M. Weaver. "Cooperative Learning in Bibliographic Instruction." Research Strategies 13 (1995): 17-25.
- This article defines cooperative learning and gives examples of how it can be employed in library instruction. Three librarians at Kent State University discuss how they incorporated cooperative learning into their library instruction. Students were surveyed, and the majority favored cooperative learning. The librarians felt that students were more involved, were able to apply concepts, and had less anxiety when introduced to new technologies.
- Dabbour, Katherine Strober. "Applying Active Learning Methods to the Design of Library Instruction for a Freshmen Seminar." College & Research Libraries 58 (1997): 299-308.
- This article describes the design and development of library instruction for a freshman seminar at California State University-San Bernardino that focused on the library's online system. The article highlights include active learning methods, information literacy, individual instruction, and results of course evaluations.
- Drueke, Jeanetta. "Active Learning in the University Library Instruction Classroom." Research Strategies 10 (1992): 77-83.
- The article discusses active learning techniques in elementary education and postsecondary education and describes the successful conversion of a research methods lecture to an active learning session at the University of Nebraska library. It suggests ideas for increasing student participation in university library instruction, and discusses effects of active learning classes.
- Dyckman, Lise M. "Beyond 'First You Push This Button, then...': A Process-Oriented Approach to Teaching Searching Skills." Reference Librarian 51-52 (1995): 249-265.
- This article looks in depth at what we teach about database searching and why. The author breaks down the process and suggests new methods to teach the different components in the one-shot setting. Methods include group hands-on searching, individual searching, small-group discussion, and whole-group instruction. Students who were taught to search using these methods were surveyed, and the results are shared at the end of the article.
- Gradowksi, Gail, Loanne Snavely, and Paula Dempsey, eds. Designs for Active Learning: A Sourcebook of Classroom Strategies for Information Education. Chicago, IL.: Association of College and Research Libraries, 1998.
- The sourcebook presented a total of 54 designs for successful active learning strategies for library instruction in the classroom. The lesson designs are divided into five sections: Basic Library Instruction; Searching Indexes and Online Catalogs; Searching Strategies for the Research Process; Evaluation of Library Resources; and Discipline-Oriented Instruction. Each design includes a description of the activity or strategy, the context in which it is used, handouts and other classroom materials, and classroom time required, plus the name and institutional address of the person who developed the model. The book also includes a computer disk with forms, handouts and teaching aids which can be replicated for local use.
- Jacobson, Trudi E. and Beth L. Mark. "Teaching in the Information Age: Active Learning Techniques to Empower Students." Reference Librarian (1995): 105-120.
- The article was included in the journal's theme issue: Library Instruction Revisited: Bibliographic Instruction Comes of Age. The authors consider college student apprehension when encountering new information technologies, CD-ROMs in particular, and propose a variety of active learning exercises. Topics include information proliferation, library anxiety, computer anxiety, active learning, learning styles, problems solving, indexing exercises, search strategy worksheets, flowcharts, and student journals to teach critical thinking.
- Keyser, Marcia W. "Active Learning and Cooperative Learning: Understanding the Difference and Using Both Styles." Research Strategies 17.1 (1999): 35-44.
- This article makes a clear distinction between active learning and cooperative learning. Cooperative learning is one form of active learning. The article goes on to outline the advantages of using forms of active learning over lecture. It notes that to be successful using active learning one must set clear goals and develop activities to meet those specific goals. Sample goals and correlating activities are given. Six active learning and six cooperative learning techniques are discussed in detail.
- Ragains, Patrick. "Four Variations on Drueke's Active Learning Paradigm." Research Strategies 13 (1995): 40-50.
- The author developed a lesson structure for one-time bibliographic instruction (BI) sessions based on an active learning technique. He discusses the nature of active learning, describes the jigsaw lesson structure, and examines specific BI sessions presented to junior- and senior-level college students in four distinct courses. An evaluation and considerations for librarians wishing to incorporate active learning techniques in their sessions are also included.
- Rhodes, Naomi J. and Judith M. Davis. "Using Service Learning to Get Positive Reactions in the Library". Computers in Libraries 21.1 (2001): 32-5.
- This article focuses on a unique program at Hampton University in Virginia that employed service learning. Students in English 218 were given an assignment to create guides on how to use specific electronic resources. The projects increased enthusiasm for and understanding of library resources. It also produced well written guides that are now used for library instruction and walk-in users.
- Senecal, Kristin S. and Michael J.Frantantuano. "Active Learning: A Useful Technique for Freshman Library Instruction." College & Undergraduate Libraries 1 (1994): 139-150.
- The article describes a course developed by a librarian and an economics teacher using active learning techniques to teach research skills and critical thinking. The authors discuss the course development, including course objectives and clarification of the librarians' role, a search strategy, and revisions to methodology to achieve course objectives.
- Staines, Gail M. and John Craig. "Using Creativity: Creating Hands-On Learning Environments in Times of Tight Budgets." Reference Librarian 65 (1999): 79-88.
- This article discusses the importance of creating an active classroom environment. It includes information on securing funding for and effectively designing an electronic classroom. The article also explains that a well designed electronic classroom with all the latest technology does not automatically lead to active learning. Sections on designing effective instruction and lessons learned are included.
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