Using the Information Literacy Model for Information Literacy Instruction: A Case Study
Marzieh Siamak
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 7, No. 4, 2000.
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Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v17n4/ijisv7n4_2.pdf
Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assessment of effectiveness of New literacy instruction model.
Methodology: In this study, participants was the research staff of Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.
First, the level of participantsâ€™ information literacy skills was measured and then their emotional intelligence, critical thinking
and creative thinking were determined because of the significant relationship between these three skills and information
literacy. Second, participants were surveyed on the basis of their gender, degree level, field of study, graduation time and
working experience. In addition, their prior knowledge, expertise and experience were measured. Finally, the statistical
population of the study was decreased to 30 participants out of 35 after normalization. In the next phase of the study, a series
of syllabi was offered by the project conductor after surveying pretests. It was tried to minimize the impact of external and
internal factors on this experiential research. Finally, the post-tests showed a significant difference between information
literacy skills of participants before and after their attendance in the instruction.
Findings:Author considered the model effective and advantageous. The significant relationship between pre-test and post-test
scores supports the effectiveness of the model in improving their information literacy skills.