INFORMATION LITERACY PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS COURSE FOR TRAINERS


COURSE CATEGORY:
Information studies programme

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims at equipping participants with a knowledge to understand the delivery of learner-centered information literacy training.

KEY TOPICS

  • Learning experiences & preferences;
  • The trainer as a facilitator;
  • The behaviour of a facilitator;
  • Training needs assessment;
  • Planning the IL training session;
  • Customisation of training materials;
  • Planning IL training using existing materials;
  • Technology to assist in IL training;
  • Logistics of IL training;
  • Reflective practice and reflective journals; and
  • M&E of IL training.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Ability to make IL training learner-centred and engaging;
  • Confidence in delivering IL training;
  • Knowledge of pedagogical theory relevant to IL;
  • Ability (and motivation) to plan IL training; and
  • Strategies for dealing with participant behaviour.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Academic staff, Librarians and information professionals as well as others who are involved in teaching information literacy

Offered By : Education - School of Education

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Cost: 400,000

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