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Book SynopsisAssessment of student learning continues to be an urgent topic in higher education. For librarians who provide information literacy instruction, creating and implementing authentic assessment instruments asking students to “analyze, synthesize and apply” what they learn is especially challenging, since most librarians have little more than an hour in which to teach students and assess their learning. Using Authentic Assessment in Information Literacy Programs: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies offers teaching librarians practical resources and approaches that will help them to implement authentic assessment in any instructional setting. Sections include: oWhat is “authentic” assessment? oAuthentic assessment tools and techniques across teaching modes oHow to adapt authentic assessment to individual library needs oUsing authentic assessment to inform teaching strategies and instructional design Whether you provide one-shot instruction sessions or for-credit courses, in person or online, this book will help you to develop and implement authentic assessment of student learning.
Trade ReviewThis book combines clear and detailed explanations with practical advice that librarians can act on to start integrating assessment into their instruction right away. -- Laura Saunders, associate professor, Simmons College
At long last, a book has come along for teaching librarians who want to learn the ropes of authentic assessment. Ferguson’s sharp sense of strategy and professional practice make this primer on the 'hows' and 'whys' of evaluating information literacy programs an essential reference to keep on the shelf. -- Alison J. Head, Director, Project Information Literacy
Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements List of Tables Preface 1. Authentic Assessment Defined 2. Authentic Assessment in Academic Libraries: Where Are We Now? 3. Authentic Assessment Instruments: Advantages and Challenges 4. Authentic Assessment in Action 5. Authentic Assessment in Context 6. Adapting Authentic Assessment to Common Instructional Settings 7. Future Directions in Authentic Assessment 8. Authentic Assessment, the ACRL Framework and Beyond Index About the Author
