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Library Instruction Annotated Bibliography

Active Learning
by Jing Qiu

Allen, Eileen E. "Active Learning and Teaching: Improving Postsecondary Library Instruction." Reference Librarian (1995): 89-103.
The article was included in the journal's theme issue: Library Instruction Revisited: Bibliographic Instruction Comes of Age. It discusses ways to improve postsecondary library instruction based on theories of active learning. It includes a historical background of active learning, and touches upon topics such as student achievement and attitudes, cognitive development, active teaching, and instructional techniques, including modified lectures, brainstorming, small group work, cooperative projects, peer teaching and partnering.
Dabbour, Katherine Strober. "Applying Active Learning Methods to the Design of Library Instruction for a Freshmen Seminar." College & Research Libraries 58 (July 1997): 299-308.
This article describes the design and development of library instruction for a freshman seminar at California State University-San Bernardino that focused on the library's online system. The article highlights include active learning methods, information literacy, individual instruction, and results of course evaluations.
Drueke, Jeanetta. "Active Learning in the University Library Instruction Classroom." Research Strategies 10 (Spring 1992): 77-83.
The article discusses active learning techniques in elementary education and postsecondary education and describes the successful conversion of a research methods lecture to an active learning session at the University of Nebraska library. It suggests ideas for increasing student participation in university library instruction, and discusses effects of active learning classes.
Gradowksi, Gail, Loanne Snavely, and Paula Dempsey, eds. Designs for Active Learning: A Sourcebook of Classroom Strategies for Information Education. Chicago, IL.: Association of College and Research Libraries, 1998.
The sourcebook presented a total of 54 designs for successful active learning strategies for library instruction in the classroom. The lesson designs are divided into five sections: Basic Library Instruction; Searching Indexes and Online Catalogs; Searching Strategies for the Research Process; Evaluation of Library Resources; and Discipline-Oriented Instruction. Each design includes a description of the activity or strategy, the context in which it is used, handouts and other classroom materials, and classroom time required, plus the name and institutional address of the person who developed the model. The book also includes a computer disk with forms, handouts and teaching aids which can be replicated for local use.
Jacobson, Trudi E. and Beth L. Mark. "Teaching in the Information Age: Active Learning Techniques to Empower Students." Reference Librarian (1995): 105-120.
The article was included in the journal's theme issue: Library Instruction Revisited: Bibliographic Instruction Comes of Age. The authors consider college student apprehension when encountering new information technologies, CD-ROMs in particular, and propose a variety of active learning exercises. Topics include information proliferation, library anxiety, computer anxiety, active learning, learning styles, problems solving, indexing exercises, search strategy worksheets, flowcharts, and student journals to teach critical thinking.
Ragains, Patrick. "Four Variations on Drueke's Active Learning Paradigm." Research Strategies 13 (Winter 1995): 40-50.
The author developed a lesson structure for one-time bibliographic instruction (BI) sessions based on an active learning technique. He discusses the nature of active learning, describes the jigsaw lesson structure, and examines specific BI sessions presented to junior- and senior-level college students in four distinct courses. An evaluation and considerations for librarians wishing to incorporate active learning techniques in their sessions are also included.
Senecal, Kristin S. and Michael J.Frantantuano. "Active Learning: A Useful Technique for Freshman Library Instruction." College & Undergraduate Libraries 1 (1994): 139-150.
The article describes a course developed by a librarian and an economics teacher using active learning techniques to teach research skills and critical thinking. The authors discuss the course development, including course objectives and clarification of the librarians' role, a search strategy, and revisions to methodology to achieve course objectives.

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