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Enhancing Information Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Meaningful Learning

In this presentation at the SUNYLA Conference 2008, Jim Nichols from SUNY Oswego emphasizes the transformation of information literacy education by moving beyond traditional skills-based approaches. Nichols advocates for focusing on meaningful learning experiences that shape students' identities and practices in information literacy. By integrating significant learning tools and assessment rubrics into the curriculum, the program aims to foster a deeper engagement with knowledge that prepares students for continuous growth in their academic and professional journeys.

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Enhancing Information Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Meaningful Learning

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  1. Walking Backwards Into Information Literacy Learning Jim Nichols SUNY Oswego SUNYLA Conference, Potsdam NY June 12, 2008

  2. We DON’T . . . Believe in “skills” Care what students learn “about” We DO . . . Believe in big conceptual tools as guideposts to continuing practice Believe in “Meaningful Learning” Care what students learn “to be” We Don’t and We Do

  3. Program Assessments at Oswego • First year: Rubric applied to worksheets • Sample in three year GEAR cycle • Capstone: Discipline-specific rubrics applied to Capstone project • Integrated into five year Program Review cycle • Both levels: Information literacy items in NSSE

  4. Bibliography Bosch, W. C., Hester, J.L., MacEntee, V.M., MacKenzie, J.A., Morey, T.M., Nichols, J.T., et al. “Beyond lip-service: An operational definition of "learning-centered" college.” Innovative Higher Education 33, no. 2 (2008). In press. doi:10.1007/s10755-008-9072-1. Fink, L. Dee. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series;. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass, 2003. http://www.ou.edu/pii/significant/. Fink, L. Dee. “A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning.” http://www.ou.edu/pii/significant/selfdirected1.pdf. Gratch-Lindauer, Bonnie. “Information literacy-related student behaviors: Results from the NSSE items.” College and Research Libraries News 68, no. 7 (August 2007). http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2007/julyaugust07/infolitstudent.cfm. Nichols, James T. “Books are for use: We Don't Believe in "Skills"--We Don't Care What Students Learn "About".” http://booksr4use.blogspot.com/2008/06/we-dont-believe-in-skills-we-dont-care.html.

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