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Fostering Self-Reflection on Library Instruction: Testing a Peer Observation Instrument Focused on Questioning Strategies

Authors :
Eric Silberberg
Source :
Journal of Information Literacy. 2024 18(1):136-158.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study demonstrates that a library instruction observation instrument can effectively foster critical self-reflection among academic library faculty and staff on their teaching practices. The paper outlines the instrument's design, which gathers low inference observations on instructors' use of questioning as a pedagogical strategy based on recommendations from the LIS and education literature. To test and refine the instrument's design, the instructors' utilised the instrument to collect data from classes taught by five participating instructors, who, during post-observation interviews, engaged in thoughtful reflections on their class planning, student participation, and teaching philosophy. They also provided valuable critiques of the usefulness of the instrument. Through analysing the observee reflections and the data from the observation instrument, this study aims to provide academic libraries with a method to incorporate an observation instrument in a peer observation program.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1750-5968
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Information Literacy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1428136
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires