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Wang, Li; Bruce, Christine; Hughes, Hilary – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2011
Drawing on the example of a recent study (Wang, 2010), this paper discusses the application of a sociocultural approach to information literacy research and curricular design. First, it describes the foundation of this research approach in sociocultural theories, in particular Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. Then it presents key theoretical…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Information Literacy, Teaching Methods, Sociocultural Patterns
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Dearden, Richard; Dermoudy, Julian; Evans, Christine; Barmuta, Leon; Jones, Susan; Magierowski, Regina; Osborn, Jon; Sargison, Jane; Waters, David – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2005
In 2004, the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at the University of Tasmania undertook a project to evaluate students' information literacy skills and to get a picture of how and where information literacy is taught in the faculty. This paper outlines how relationship-building between the Science Library and faculty led to the…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Information Literacy, Foreign Countries, Information Skills