A Chemical Instrumentation Game for Teaching Critical Thinking and Information Literacy in Instrumental Analysis Courses

2010 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Instrumental Analysis ◽  
Chemical Instrumentation

‘Fake News' in the Context of Information Literacy

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-115
Author(s):  
Nicole S. Delellis ◽  
Victoria L. Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Media Regulation ◽  
Automation Technology ◽  
Study Participants

This chapter describes a study that interviewed 18 participants (8 professors, 6 librarians, and 4 department chairs) about their perceptions of ‘fake news' in the context of their educational roles in information literacy (IL) within a large Canadian university. Qualitative analysis of the interviews reveals a substantial overlap in these educators' perceptions of skills associated with IL and ‘fake news' detection. Librarians' IL role seems to be undervalued. Better communication among integral IL educator groups is recommended. Most study participants emphasized the need for incorporating segments dedicated to detecting ‘fake news' in IL curricula. Pro-active IL campaigns to prevent, detect, and deter the spread of various ‘fakes' in digital media and specialized mis-/disinformation awareness courses are among best practices that support critical thinking and information evaluation within the societal context. Two other interventions, complementary to IL as per Rubin's Disinformation and Misinformation Triangle, are suggested – detection automation technology and media regulation.

Using Case-Based Learning to Teach Information Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills in Undergraduate Music Therapy Education: A Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-149
Author(s):  
Meganne K Masko ◽  
Kelly Thormodson ◽  
Kristen Borysewicz
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Therapy Education ◽  
Music Therapy Education ◽  
Case Based

Abstract Higher education traditionally focuses on didactic, or passive, teaching and learning techniques as these are efficient ways of conveying information to the students. However, passive learning places the responsibility for students’ learning on the instructor rather than the students themselves. Constructive learning techniques, such as case-based learning (CBL), give students opportunities to apply previous knowledge while constructing their own deep learning. The purpose of this article is to describe both the implementation and evaluation of a CBL unit in a junior-level undergraduate music therapy theories and methods course. The cohort study utilized student reflection papers, faculty observations, class materials, and a student survey to evaluate the impact of a behavioral health-focused CBL unit on information literacy, critical thinking skills, and student enjoyment of learning. Students answered both Likert-type and open-ended questions on these topics. Open-ended questions were analyzed using a directed qualitative content analysis. Students felt that the CBL unit was effective in increasing their information literacy and critical thinking skills, and they enjoyed the unit. According to survey results, the CBL developed several measured areas of student critical thinking skills, with the exception of the students’ abilities to analyze their own biases. The CBL unit appeared to be an effective and efficient way of simultaneously covering multiple learning outcomes and music therapy competencies. However, students did not perceive any changes in their ability to analyze their own biases which, based on previous psychology and sociology research, takes more than one isolated learning unit to address. Implications for music therapy education are addressed.

The What and Who of Information Literacy and Critical Thinking in Higher Education

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca S. Albitz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Literacy

Freshmen, information literacy, critical thinking and values

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Harley
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Literacy

Information Literacy in Subject-Specific Vocabularies: A Path to Critical Thinking

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 141-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Heichman Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Subject Specific
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