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Active learning: its role in health sciences libraries.

B W Francis1, J A Kelly

  • 1Health Science Center Library, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0206, USA.

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|April 1, 1997
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Active learning engages students in health sciences education through participation and reflection. This instructional method can be applied to various topics, including database searching and problem-based learning.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Education
  • Instructional Design

Background:

  • Active learning is a pedagogical approach emphasizing student engagement and reflection.
  • It is increasingly adopted across various health science disciplines.
  • Health sciences librarians are exploring its integration into information literacy instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits and applicability of active learning strategies in health sciences libraries.
  • To provide examples of active learning techniques suitable for library instruction sessions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of active learning principles and their relevance to health sciences.
  • Identification and adaptation of existing active learning techniques for library instruction.
  • Examples provided for specific instructional topics.

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Main Results:

  • Active learning can enhance student understanding and retention of complex information.
  • Techniques are adaptable for teaching database searching, internet navigation, and problem-based learning.
  • Librarians can effectively implement these strategies in various educational settings.

Conclusions:

  • Active learning is a valuable instructional method for health sciences libraries.
  • Its adoption can improve the effectiveness of information literacy training.
  • Librarians can leverage diverse active learning strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.