This basic Information literacy curriculum is aimed at developing the skills of students to:
Ø recognize their information needs;
Ø locate and evaluate the quality of information;
Ø store and retrieve information;
Ø make effective and ethical use of information; and
Ø apply information to create and communicate knowledge
The recommended skill standards are,
Standard 1. Define an Information Task
Students will be able to define problems competently and identify information needs.
Standard 2. Develop Information Seeking Strategies
Students will be able to develop strategies to find information relevant to their question or personal need.
Standard 3. Locate and Access Information
Students will be able to access and gather information efficiently and effectively.
Standard 4. Use Information
Students will be able to evaluate resources for their appropriateness, select the best and extract the most relevant information.
Standard 5. Synthesize Information
Students will organize new information from multiple sources to construct a product that communicates the results of their research
Standard 6. Participate in Collaborative Activities
Students will participate effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
Standard 7. Evaluate the Process and the Product
Students will evaluate both the research process and the final product. This may include both self and peer evaluation.
Standard 8. Appreciate Literature
Students will gain an increased enjoyment of literature and grow in their abilities to locate and select appropriate reading materials independently.
