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Description of  Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts

0838989705 pdf The definition of threshold concepts has been expanded over the years based on the work of many educational scholars and practitioners, but are essentially described as a portal, transition, or threshold to additional learning and deeper understanding for a learner. Threshold concepts are transformative, integrative, irreversible, bounded, and troublesome, and can be a valuable tool in both facilitating students' understanding of their subject and aiding in curriculum development within the disciplines. In 25 chapters divided into sections mirroring ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher EducationAuthority is Constructed and Contextual, Information Creation as a Process, Information has Value, Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation, and Searching as Strategic Exploration Read more