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Book Synopsis
Examines the theories behind motivation and fun in the classroom, and offers three instructional techniques that highlight their benefits. The book then explores the application of these theories, each chapter addressing one of the threshold concepts provided in ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Background and Theory
  • Chapter 1: Motivation of Students
  • Chapter 2. Fun as a Means of Motivation
  • Chapter 3. Humor
  • Chapter 4. Games
  • Chapter 5. Group Work
  • Part II. Fun as a Means of Motivation
  • Chapter 6. Framework Concept: Authority Is Constructed and Contextual
  • Chapter 7. Framework Concept: Information Creation as a Process
  • Chapter 8. Framework Concept: Information Has Value
  • Chapter 9. Framework Concept: Research as Inquiry
  • Chapter 10. Framework Concept: Scholarship as Conversation
  • Chapter 11. Framework Concept: Searching as Strategic Exploration
  • Conclusion

The Fun of Motivation Crossing the Threshold

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: 11/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838989333, 978-0838989333
      ISBN10: 0838989330

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the theories behind motivation and fun in the classroom, and offers three instructional techniques that highlight their benefits. The book then explores the application of these theories, each chapter addressing one of the threshold concepts provided in ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • Part I. Background and Theory
      • Chapter 1: Motivation of Students
      • Chapter 2. Fun as a Means of Motivation
      • Chapter 3. Humor
      • Chapter 4. Games
      • Chapter 5. Group Work
      • Part II. Fun as a Means of Motivation
      • Chapter 6. Framework Concept: Authority Is Constructed and Contextual
      • Chapter 7. Framework Concept: Information Creation as a Process
      • Chapter 8. Framework Concept: Information Has Value
      • Chapter 9. Framework Concept: Research as Inquiry
      • Chapter 10. Framework Concept: Scholarship as Conversation
      • Chapter 11. Framework Concept: Searching as Strategic Exploration
      • Conclusion

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