Problem-Based Learning and Information Literacy: A Natural Partnership

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  • Kate Wenger Chatham University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2014.61

Abstract

Due to student overreliance on search engines and the time constraints of one-shot instruction sessions, librarians struggle to teach many of the information literacy skills that students need to conduct successful research. Problem-based learning (PBL) provides a way to integrate information literacy naturally into an assignment or course by guiding students through the research process as they work to find a solution to a problem. This article first explains the PBL process, then describes the design and implementation of a PBL project in a required first-year general education course. Finally, it details the Association of College & Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education addressed by the project, as well as possible future modifications.

Author Biography

Kate Wenger, Chatham University

Reference Librarian, Jennie King Mellon Library

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Published

2014-11-12

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Practice