AASL American Association of School Librarians Presented by M. E. Shenefiel, Dec. 3, 2007.

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, 1998.

Information Power Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, 1998 established standards for students: Information Literacy Independent Learning Social Responsibility

Information Literacy Standards As established in Information Power, The student who is information literate: accesses information efficiently and effectively. evaluates information critically and competently. uses information accurately and creatively.

Independent Learning Standards As established in Information Power, The student who is and independent learner is information literate and: pursues information related to personal interests. appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information. strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

Social Responsibility Standards As established in Information Power, The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and: recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society. practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology. participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

Common Beliefs Reading is a window to the world. Inquiry provides a framework for learning. Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught. Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs. Equitable access is a key component for education.

Common Beliefs The definition of information literacy has become more complex as resources and technologies have changed. The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own. Learning has a social context. School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills.

Standards for the 21 st Century Learners use skills, resources, and tools to: 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations and create new knowledge 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

21 st Century Learners: Skills Key abilities needed for understanding, learning, thinking, and mastering subjects. Key question: Does the student have the right proficiencies to explore a topic or subject further?

21 st Century Learners: Dispositions in Action Ongoing beliefs and attitudes that guide thinking and intellectual behavior that can be measured through actions taken. Key question: Is the student disposed to higher level thinking and actively engaged in critical thinking to gain and share knowledge?

21 st Century Learners: Responsibilities Common behaviors used by independent learners in researching, investigating, and problem solving. Key question: Is the student aware that the foundational traits for 21 st century learning require self- accountability that extends beyond skills and disposition?

21 st Century Learners: Self-Assessment Strategies Reflection on one’s own learning to determine that the skills, dispositions, and responsibilities are effective. Key question: Can the student recognize personal strengths and weaknesses over time and become a stronger, more independent learner?

The Big Question Do Standards for the 21st Century Learner replace the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning. No, the 1998 publication, Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning, define nine key standards and the indicators of what makes an information literate student. Standards for the 21st Century Learner, while acknowledging the key role of information literacy in student learning, also acknowledges that school library media programs must address multiple literacies.

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