Learner-centred Pedagogy

Today’s emphasis on metrics and personalisation makes evidence-based instruction an imperative. This book offers librarians concrete, empirically-based strategies to connect with learners at all levels. More than ever, librarians are required to possess pedagogical expertise and are called upon to design, implement, and assess robust evidence-based reference and instructional practices that contribute to student success. In order to achieve these goals, librarians must know how to teach information literacy skills that go far beyond one particular library context to facilitate lifelong learning.

In addition to the traditional information expertise of the library professional, today’s librarian must also master evidence-based pedagogical practices that can help make learning stick. Offering plentiful examples of pedagogy in action, Learner-centred Pedagogy covers:

• 6 cognitive principles for organising information literacy instruction, with sample worksheets and organisation tools for instruction planning
• how to establish rapport and kindle learners’ motivation
• tactics for transcending “cite 5 sources” and other uninspiring research assignments
• educational evidence debunking the mythical perception that because students are skilled at computers and mobile technology, they already know how to do research
• questions to keep in mind for inspiring autonomous learning
• the power of story, as described by Joan Didion, Brené Brown’s Ted Talk, and educational psychology research
• the science behind information overload
• a balanced framework for evaluating specific educational technology tools

Fusing theory with practice, this handbook is a valuable resource to help every librarian connect with learners more effectively.