Teaching & Testing Information Literacy Skills

by Smith, Jane Bandy; Churchill, Lisa; Mason, Lucy

• ISBN13: 9781586830786
• ISBN10: 1586830783
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-12
• Publisher: Linworth Pub Co

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables	ix
Foreword	xi
Preface	xiii
Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction	xvii
The Book's Purpose	xvii
Style of Writing	xviii
The Book's Contents	xviii
About the Author	xix
The Growing Importance of Information Literacy	1	(14)
The Public Demands Better Schools	4	(1)
Library Media Standards and Information Literacy	5	(2)
The Effect of Content Standards on Information Literacy	7	(2)
The Information Explosion Impacts Information Literacy	9	(1)
The Professional Challenge of Information Literacy	9	(2)
Sources Cited	11	(4)
Library Skills to Information Literacy	15	(20)
Definitions of Information Literacy	15	(2)
Standards for Student Learning, a Recap	17	(1)
Models Related to Information Literacy	17	(6)
Thinking Skills Model	17	(3)
Research Skills Model	20	(1)
Study Skills Model	21	(1)
Technology Skills	22	(1)
Curriculum Development	23	(1)
The Alabama Approach	23	(2)
The Mobile [AL] Contribution	25	(6)
Historic Literacy	27	(1)
Geographic Literacy	28	(1)
Economic Literacy	29	(1)
Political Literacy	30	(1)
In Summary	31	(1)
Sources Cited	32	(3)
Information Literacy Curriculum: A Traditional Approach	35	(14)
From Generalities to Specifics	35	(1)
Analyze Goals to Determine the Elements of Instruction	36	(2)
Designate a Structure for the Curriculum Plan	38	(1)
Relate Instructional Elements to School Emphases	39	(1)
Translate Instructional Elements into Stated Objectives	40	(1)
Instructional Objectives by Category	41	(3)
Types of Information	41	(1)
Information Sources	42	(1)
Graphical Information	42	(1)
Information Products	42	(1)
Information Issues	43	(1)
Information Elements	43	(1)
Information Symbols	43	(1)
Organization of Information	43	(1)
Instructional Objectives by Grade	44	(3)
Kindergarten	44	(1)
Grades 1--4	44	(1)
Grades 5--9	45	(1)
Grades 10--12	46	(1)
Sources Cited	47	(2)
Habits of Mind	49	(10)
Habits of Mind and Science Standards	50	(2)
Values and Attitudes	50	(1)
Communication Skills	51	(1)
Critical Response Skills	51	(1)
Comparing Science Research and Information Research	52	(1)
Teaching Habits of Mind	53	(2)
Developing Good Habits	55	(2)
Sources Cited	57	(2)
Curriculum Implementation	59	(16)
Looking Back at Skills Instruction	60	(1)
Understanding the Instructional Program	61	(5)
Review the Courses of Study	61	(1)
Review the Textbooks	62	(1)
Example #1	63	(1)
Example #2	64	(1)
Review Lesson Plans	65	(1)
Review Media Center Resources	65	(1)
Finding Implementation Opportunities	66	(2)
Selling the Information Literacy Program	68	(1)
Collaborating Is the Best Implementation Method	68	(2)
Notes on Collaboration	70	(2)
Checklist for Collaboration	71	(1)
Sources Cited	72	(3)
Effective Teaching	75	(14)
Library Media Specialists as Teachers	76	(1)
Two Teaching Philosophies	76	(4)
Behaviorism	77	(1)
Constructivism	78	(2)
Teaching Methods	80	(1)
Characteristics of Good Teachers	80	(1)
Keys to Effective Teaching	81	(5)
Expect All Students to Achieve	82	(1)
Be Enthusiastic	83	(1)
Make the Purpose of the Lesson Clear	83	(1)
Model Desired Behavior	83	(1)
Vary the Pace of Instruction	83	(1)
Vary the Techniques, Strategies, and Resources Used	84	(1)
Ask Good Questions and Give Appropriate Wait Time	85	(1)
Reflect on Student Performance	86	(1)
Checklist for Effective Teaching	86	(1)
Sources Cited	87	(2)
Effective Testing	89	(12)
Definition of Terms	90	(1)
Three Types of Tests	90	(3)
Standardized Tests	91	(1)
Summative Tests	92	(1)
Formative Tests	92	(1)
Test Development	93	(2)
Testing Is Changing	95	(1)
Information Literacy Tests	96	(2)
Kindergarten--Grade 6	97	(1)
Grades 9 and 12	98	(1)
Checklist for Effective Testing	98	(1)
Sources Cited	99	(2)
Teaching and Testing Information Literacy	101	(16)
Getting Ready to Teach and Test	102	(4)
Identifying Objectives	102	(1)
Specifying Prerequisites	103	(1)
Generating Learning Activities	104	(1)
Meeting Individual Needs	104	(1)
Selecting Resources	105	(1)
Planning Practice Opportunities	105	(1)
Choosing a Test	106	(1)
Scheduling Space, Time, and Personnel	106	(1)
Keeping Records	106	(1)
Finding Time for Planning	107	(1)
Checklist for Instructional Planning	108	(1)
Sample Unit Plan	109	(1)
Sample Lesson Plan	110	(1)
Primary Lesson Plan	111	(1)
Intermediate Lesson Plan	112	(1)
Middle School Lesson Plan	113	(1)
Secondary School Lesson Plan	114	(1)
Sources Cited	115	(2)
Two Middle School Experiences	117	(20)
Experience #1 Gresham Middle School	119	(10)
Description of School and Students	119	(1)
Description of Cooperating Teacher	119	(1)
Library Media Services	120	(1)
Project Diary	121	(3)
Testing Measures	124	(1)
Pretest for Information Skills on Chemistry	124	(3)
Posttest for Information Skills on Chemistry	127	(2)
Experience #2 Berry Middle School	129	(8)
Description of School and Students	129	(1)
Description of Cooperating Teacher	129	(1)
Library Media Services	129	(1)
The Collaborative Project	130	(2)
Project Diary	132	(2)
Project Evaluation	134	(3)
Looking Back	137	(1)
Lisa Churchill	137	(1)
Lucy Mason	137