Information Literacy and the Curriculum Melanie Patterson In-Service

When is a student information literate? Knows when information is needed Can efficiently locate information Can evaluate the validity and relevance of the information Knows how to effectively and ethically use the information

Six Stages of the Information Literacy Process Define  What is the task?  What types of information do I need? Locate  Identify Potential Sources  Multiple Formats Select/Analyze  Appropriate to the problem/task Organize/Synthesize  Critically Analyze and Organize  Incorporate Prior Knowledge  Develop Original Solutions Create/Present  How can I organize the information?  How can I present the result? Evaluate  Is the task completed?  How can I do things better?

Information Literacy Benchmarks Based on standards put forth by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) School’s Mission Statement

What role does the school library play in Information Literacy? A central place of learning Supports the curriculum  Providing adequate resources  Providing hand-on experience

What role does the school librarian have in teaching Information Literacy? Certified teacher  Specialty: Information Literacy Curriculum and technology expert Works with the classroom teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate inquiry-based lessons using a variety of resources and information problem-solving skills

Integrating Information Literacy into the Curriculum ELA History/Social Studies Science Health Math Art Foreign Language

Where is this coming from? AASL & the ALA  Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning MSLA  Massachusetts School Library Media Program Standards for 21 st Century Learning NEASC  Standards for Accreditation “The library/information services program and materials shall be fully integrated into the school’s curriculum and instructional program.”

Where do we start? Collaboration  How can this assignment incorporate information literacy?  Grading Curriculum development meetings  Tailor the collection

Works Consulted American Association of School Librarians. “Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning.” Chicago: ALA, American Library Association. Information Power: Buiding Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: ALA, Cappadona, Carol. “The 21 st Century School Library: What It Is and What It Can Do for You!” to Melanie Patterson. 18 Jan Eisenberg, Michael B. and Robert E. Berkowitz. “The Big 6.” Big6 Associates. 30 Jan Lomasson, Leslie. “Information Literacy & Curriculum” to Melanie Patterson. 17 Jan “Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.” May Massachusetts Department of Education. 28 Jan Massachusetts School Library Association. “Rubrics for Evaluating Model School Sites” Lunenburg: MSLA, Massachusetts School Library Association. “Sample Curriculum-Integrated K-12 Information Literacy Expectations.” Lunenburg: MSLA, Owen, Debbie. “Rationale for a Common Information Literacy Curriculum.” to Melanie Patterson. 17 Jan Ryan, Jenny, and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades 7 and Up. Chicago: ALA, 2001.

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