Information Skills for Education Students [Paperback]

This study guide will help education students to locate, evaluate and make effective use of information, from what appears to be a growing and bewildering variety of sources. Both in and out of university, students are faced with increasingly diverse information choices. This book presents a practical and step-by-step approach to each of the six main skills which underpin information literacy. It also provides appropriate practical and reflective tasks, worked examples and top tips to help education students assess and develop their capacity to use information effectively, particularly in the planning and preparation of their course work.A practical guide for education students on finding, evaluating and using information, helping to increase their confidence in coping with the demands of their course.This text provides students with a summary of the key skills required to succeed at higher education, as well as providing strategies and checklists for application of said skills.

The text is accessible and easy to dip into.A clear and concise publication that covers a good range of study related topics at an introductory level. I will be referring students to this text through the moduleA really useful guide for mature students who are returning to study after a break and who need to brush up on these essential study skills. Would highly recommend.This text is in support of developing professional skills for EY practice. It also suppports the students with using IT as part of their reflective diary.Information skills in context
Recognising the need for information
Information seeking strategies
Locating and accessing information
Evaluating information
Presenting information in appropriate formats
Self-reflection and self-assessment
Conclusion