LIS 625 Instructional Services Fall 2005
Instructor
Lisa G. O’Connor, Assistant Professor, MLIS, A.B.D.
Office Hours
Monday 2 – 3:30 Tuesday & Thursday 1 – 3 pm or by appointment
Office
518E King Library South
Telephone
859.257.5679 (office) 859.268-4268 (home)
E-mail
loconnor@uky.edu
AIM
lisaatuky
Course Description LIS625, Instructional Services, examines instructional services that libraries and other information-related organizations offer their clients to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use information resources. Attention is given to the nature of instructional services, the instructional needs of clients, information literacy, methods of instruction, teaching and learning styles, instructional design and the evaluation of students and instruction. ____________________________________________________________________
Required Texts Grassian, E. S. and J. R. Kaplowitz. (2001) Information literacy instruction: Theory and practice. New York: Neal-Schuman. ISBN: 1-55570-406-9.
Other required readings will be assigned. ____________________________________________________________________
Instructional Objectives: 1. To provide information professionals with the basic knowledge and skills they need to develop effective instructional services in libraries and other information agencies. 2. To relate the different learning styles of library clients or patrons, and their information needs, to a range of instructional methods available to the information professional. 3. To understand the role of evaluation in the development and delivery of effective information services in libraries. 4. To understand the environmental circumstances that have contributed to the development of instructional services in libraries over the last 30 years. ___________________________________________________________________________
Assignments/Grading
Web tutorial Project 30% Instructional Unit/Paper 40% Final Exam 20% Participation 10% Grading Policy: All grading is comparative. Projects are assigned grades in comparison with each other, based on quality of thought, content and of writing style, thoroughness of research and of originality. Only exceptional work will receive an "A" grade. Projects that are received after the due date will be assigned a lower grade than would otherwise be received. It is assumed that each student will come to class prepared (having thoughtfully read course material) and participate actively in discussions -- the equivalent of a "B" grade for "participation." Failing to participate will lower the grade; informed and engaged participation will raise the grade. Acceptable reasons for non participation include illness or bereavement; it is the policy NOT to grant incompletes (I) for reasons other than these. Work for this class requires original research and writing. Quotation of other’s work without full attribution (plagiarism) is a violation of ethics and University policy; Senate rules stipulate an E grade -- or worse -- in instances of plagiarism. Ask if you have any questions about citation. All work must be written specifically for this course and may not be duplications of work completed for other courses. Course Calendar
Date
Topic
Reading/Assignment
(Please read prior to class the week they are assigned)
Due Dates
August 25
Introduction to Course
August 30
Educational Philosophy
Dewey, Hansen, & Palmer
Sept 1
Information Literacy
G & K Chapter 1
IL Documents: File in BB
Sept 6
Learning Theory/Styles
G & K Chapters 3 & 4 Tapscott Chapter 7 (BB & CAIT)
September 8
Critical and Active Learning
G & K Chapters 5 & 6
September 13
Intro to Instructional Design
/ Captivate
G & K Chapter 7 Dick & Carey Chapter 1 (CAIT)
September 15
September 20
ID – Flowcharting and Chunking
G & K Chapter 8 & 9
Dick & Carey 3 (CAIT)
September 22
ID – Writing Objectives
Dick & Carey 7 (CAIT)
September 27
Instructional Materials
G & K Chapters 10 & 11
Draft Planning Document Due
September 29
October 4
Assessment
G & K Chapter 12
Draft Instructional Materials Due
October 6
October 11
Creating Assessment
October 13
Tutorials Due
October 18
Alternative ID Methods
Paper Topics Due
October 20
Preparing for Teaching
G & K Chapter 13
October 25
Teaching and Technology
G & K Chapters 16 & 17
Paper Bibliography
October 27
Managing your Class/Diversity
G & K Chapter 14
November 1
Program Management & Library Environments
Chapter 15 Jehlik (BB)
Stripling (CAIT)
Best Practices Documents (BB)
November 3
Paper Due
November 8
Classroom Facilities Design
November 10, 15, 17, 22, 29, Dec 1,6
Various
Instructional Delivery
December 8
The Profession/The Future
Chapter 2
G & K Chapter 18
December 13 3:00 – 4:45
Final Exam