Introducing Information Literacy curriculum compenents into your classes...
Aligns with developing critical thinking skills (THINK General Education Outcome):
We can assist you and your students in developing research practices that are efficient, develop curiousity, and encourage reflective thinking:
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Teach simple tools evaluation tools like SIFT and CRAAP to learn how to verify and evaluate research results
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Introduce the idea of deciphering sources of information and their purpose to cultivate more discerning information consumers and researchers
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Encourage use of educational tools like annotated bibliographies or research logs to assist students with evaluative and reflective practices for selecting evidence and information
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Use Misinformation guide, Media Bias Chart, Information timeline and other library guides or resources to teach students about information creation adn production
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Direct students to ask for help from a librarian
Aligns with district-wide goals of centering equity (ENGAGE General Education Outcome)
Enhance student engagement with:
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Authority/ Information Creation: Who writes the stories? Who creates the content?
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Profit/Power Structures: Who benefits from the stories? Who profits from the information?
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Historical/Systemic Oppression: Who is missing from the stories? Who does not have access to the information?
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Content created in response to cultural shifts and needs, such as Antiracist Pedagogy & Curriculum Resources, LGBTQ+ Guide, Social Justice Pedagogy Guide, and more.
