Old or New Library Instructional Models

Adapted from the 11th National AASL conference presentation by Linda Kim and Violet H Harada ”Problem-Based Instruction: Making Learning Real” 25 October, 2003

OLD LIBRARY NEW

Warehouse

Forum for information, ideas, and participation

Library Instructional Model

OLD LIBRARIAN NEW

Book finderBookkeeperBook selector

Co-TeacherInformation ConsultantInstructional Partner

Library Instructional Model

OLD ACCESS NEW

Limited to 1 class a period, once a week

Unlimited for individualsSeveral classes a period

Library Instructional Model

OLD RESOURCES NEW

PrintNon-print

Print, Non-printElectronic DatabasesHome Access

Library Instructional Model

OLD INSTRUCTION NEW

Generic “library” skills in isolation on a rigid schedule

Information literacy and critical thinking skills integrated into curriculum

Library Instructional Model

TOPIC LIBRARIANS PROBLEM-BASED

Librarian collects resources and helps students

Librarian and teacher develop assignment and teach as a team.

Topic or Problem-Based Research?

TOPIC TEACHERS PROBLEM BASED

Teacher and librarian dispense information

Teacher and librarian guide, question, and encourage.

Topic or Problem-Based Research?

TOPIC STUDENTS PROBLEM BASED

Students record and report information

Students solve problems and think about essential questions

Topic or Problem-Based research?

TOPIC INFORMATION

PROBLEM BASED

Information is gained from textbooks and browser-selected websites

Information is obtained from library books, journals and recommended websites

Topic or Problem-Based Research?

TOPIC LEARNING PROBLEM-BASED

Learning focuses on facts and answers

Learning focuses on questions and debate.

Topic or Problem-Based Research?

Topic or Problem-Based Research?

TOPIC GOAL PROBLEM-BASED

Information is the goal

Generating new knowledge and understanding is the goal