Starting with the End in Mind: Using Student Learning Outcomes to Drive Information Literacy Instruction

At the end of this workshop participates will be able to: • Identify learning outcomes for an IL instruction session in order to improve teaching and student learning • Utilize learning outcomes in order to prioritize instructional content • Analyze learning outcomes in order to assist with assessment efforts What process do you use to…. • Prioritize the content you teach in a library instruction session? • Structure the session to ensure that students are learning what they need to know? Workshop Learning Outcome #1 Identify learning outcomes for an IL instruction session in order to improve teaching and student learning “Learning outcomes are specific, measurable objectives that describe what an individual will learn and be able to do as a result of a lesson or program.” from A faculty Guide to Creating Learning Outcome