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Sociocultural theories and their application in information literacy research and education

Wang, Li, Bruce, Christine S., & Hughes, Hilary E. (2011) Sociocultural theories and their application in information literacy research and education. Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 42(4), pp. 296-308.

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    Abstract

    Drawing on the example of a recent study (Wang, 2010), this paper discusses the application of a sociocultural approach to information literacy research and curriculat design. First, it describes the foundation of this research approach in sociocultural theories, in particular Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. Then it presents key theoretical principles arising from the research and describes how the sociocultural approach enabled the establishment of collaborative partnerships between information professionals and academic and teaching support staff in a community of practice for information literacy integration.

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    ID Code: 48976
    Item Type: Journal Article
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    Keywords: Socioculture theories, Information literacy research, Education, Information literacy education
    ISSN: 0004-8623
    Subjects: Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES (080000) > LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (080700)
    Divisions: Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Education
    Current > Schools > School of Information Systems
    Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
    Copyright Owner: © Copyright Australian Library and Information Association Ltd 2011.
    Copyright Statement: The Australian Library and Information Association reserves the right to reproduce in any form material which appears Australian Academic & Research Libraries
    Deposited On: 06 Mar 2012 08:27
    Last Modified: 27 Oct 2012 12:03

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