Information literacy education in primary schools: A case study

This study focuses on teachers’ perspectives concerning information literacy teaching in two primary schools in Israel—one school that joined the national information and communications technology program and a second school that did not. The researchers used a qualitative research method during the...

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Published in:Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 2021-06, Vol.53 (2), p.349-364
Main Authors: Ben Amram, Sigal, Aharony, Noa, Bar Ilan, Judit
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case studies
Communications technology
Curricula
Information literacy
Information technology
Teaching
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Summary:This study focuses on teachers’ perspectives concerning information literacy teaching in two primary schools in Israel—one school that joined the national information and communications technology program and a second school that did not. The researchers used a qualitative research method during the 2015 academic year. Eighteen teachers were interviewed. The findings suggest that participation in the national information and communications technology program did not lead to the integration of information literacy in the school’s curriculum. A significant gap was discovered in both schools between the teachers’ perceptions—who understood the importance of teaching information literacy and its actual implementation.
ISSN:0961-0006
1741-6477
DOI:10.1177/0961000620938132