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Four Variations on Drueke's Active Learning Paradigm.
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Ragains, Patrick – Research Strategies, 1995
A lesson structure for one-time bibliographic instruction (BI) sessions based on an active learning technique was developed. Active learning is discussed, and the "jigsaw method" is described. BI sessions presented to junior- and senior-level college students are examined, and considerations for librarians wishing to incorporate active…
Descriptors: Active Learning, College Students, Course Evaluation, Higher Education
Beyond "First You Push This Button, Then...": A Process-Oriented Approach to Teaching Searching Skills.
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Dyckman, Lise M. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Describes a process-oriented approach to teaching searching skills for computer-based resources that was developed at the New York University library. A syllabus based on DIALOG's Classmate Program is explained, and the use of active learning theory to help restrict results is described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Active Learning, Higher Education, Library Instruction
Designs for Active Learning: A Sourcebook of Classroom Strategies for Information Education.
Gradowksi, Gail, Ed.; Snavely, Loanne, Ed.; Dempsey, Paula, Ed. – 1998
A total of 54 designs for successful active learning strategies for library instruction in the classroom are presented in this sourcebook. These librarian-authored strategies have been developed and used successfully in instruction. The lesson designs are divided into five sections: Basic Library Instruction; Searching Indexes and Online Catalogs;…
Descriptors: Active Learning, High Schools, Higher Education, Information Literacy