Teaching Reflection: Information Seeking and Evaluation in a Digital Library Environment

摘要: In this article, we explore influences of electronic information systems on teaching methods. Data are analyzed from the literacy portion an introductory computer science course. This curriculum was taught by first author, whose pedagogical goal to teach students search for and evaluate using a variety systems. Her methods were informed three complementary theories: Kuhlthau's (1993a) process model, cognitive flexibility theory, situated cognition. She also employed Schon's (1983) reflective practitioner which stipulates that teachers their as course is in session. Although work far being completed, have confirmed must be able reflect specific incidents adjust according individual situations rather than strictly follow prescribed models. Even though new encourage interaction offer user-friendly interfaces, ability effectively across critically retrieved still needs taught. other words, digital library environment demands instructional intervention flexible responsive situation. Thus perceive libraries comprised user, digitized software tools, human mediators.