RLS514 Teaching Research to Children and Adolescents

This course is an introduction to instructional strategies for teaching research (and information literacy) skills for children and young adults. Critical thinking, authentic learning, and inquiry-based instruction will be explored with a focus on embedding research across the curriculum. Access, selection, evaluation, and use of print and electronic information resources will be addressed. Teaching acquisition of information research skills that support the general curriculum for all students will be emphasized. Print and electronic resources available in school and local public libraries will be accessed as well as university library resources. Prerequisite(s): None 2 semester hours