Using a “Train the Trainer” Model and Active Learning to Reach Biology Freshmen

Authors

Valerie Perry, University of KentuckyFollow
Jason Keinsley, University of KentuckyFollow
Renae Newhouse, University of KentuckyFollow
Patricia Hartman, Auburn University Main CampusFollow
Meghan Moran, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

In Spring 2013, we collaborated with the UK Biology Department to create, teach, and assess course-integrated information literacy sessions for 17 BIO 155 sections, reaching 462 students once a week for two weeks (thus 34 sessions reaching 934 attendees). We experimented with a “train-the-trainer” model, providing an introductory session to TAs, then alternating librarian-led sections and TA-led sections. We taught in a Macbook lab, using mini presentations mixed with active instruction and tools such as PollEverywhere and Course Guides. We assessed the information literacy concepts learned using a Google Docs survey. We will share our challenges and successes initiating this program.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

6-21-2013

Notes/Citation Information

Presented during the 2013 Kentucky Library Association Library Instruction Roundtable Retreat in Richmond, Kentucky on June 21, 2013.

Repository Citation

Perry, Valerie; Keinsley, Jason; Newhouse, Renae; Hartman, Patricia; and Moran, Meghan, "Using a “Train the Trainer” Model and Active Learning to Reach Biology Freshmen" (2013). Library Presentations. 67.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/libraries_present/67