Teaching Information Literacy Skills to Nontraditional Learners

Authors

Lauren Hays

Keywords

information literacy, andragogy

Abstract

Different teaching methods should be used when instructing adults versus those used to teach children. Adults have many life experiences, they have a need to know, and they are often highly motivated to learn as it relates to career growth and personal advancement. In this paper, the author discusses andragogy and how adult learning theory affects the learner. The principles of andragogy provide the librarian instructor with a foundation for how to teach the adult learner. Suggestions for how to apply the principles of andragogy are listed in the paper. The paper will also benefit those working in public libraries who work with lifelong learners.

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Recommended Citation

Hays, Lauren (2014) "Teaching Information Literacy Skills to Nontraditional Learners," Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings: Vol. 4: No. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2160-942X.1036