Practical academic library instruction: learner-centered techniques

Part I: The Basics

Words Matter: Defining Learning, Library Instruction, and Motivation

Guiding Principles

Part II: The Beginning: The Starting Point of Class

Preparing for Class: Intentional Teaching and Lesson Planning

Starting Class: Setting the Stage for Learning

Part III: The Middle of Class

Prior Knowledge

Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition, Guided Reflection, and Formative Assessment

Talking and Listening in Class: Classroom Discussion and the Importance of Listening

Active Learning: Applying Knowledge as Reinforcement

Part IV: The End: Looking Back and Forward on Your Library Instruction

The End of Class

Looking Back on Your Teaching: Reflective Practice.