Edward Maluwa

LECTURE SUMMARY 4 (11 DEC 2025)   INFORMATION LITERACY MODELS Information literacy models are structured frameworks that describe the steps, stages, or processes individuals follow to identify an information need, search for information, evaluate it, use it effectively, and apply it ethically. These models assist teachers, librarians, and policymakers in designing instruction, curricula, and assessment tools that systematically build information competencies and help to teach our children the information literacy skills. There are so many models but below is the Big6 model well explained: The Big6 Model ·          It was developed by Eisenberg and Berkowitz in 1992 (USA) ·          It is one of the popular models in the world that caters for all ages of people ·          It actually demonstrates how people navigates through the information-proble...

  LECTURE 4 SUMMARY (26 th November,2025) INFORMATION LITERACY (EDUCATION LITERACY)   Information literacy refers to the set of skills and abilities that enable individuals to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, use, and communicate that information effectively and responsibly. Information literacy is taught as a core academic and lifelong learning skill that helps students navigate today’s information-rich environment. Characteristics of an Information literate person An information-literate person is able to recognize when information is needed and can efficiently locate, evaluate, use, and communicate that information ethically. Such a person can clearly define an information need, search for information using appropriate tools, and assess the credibility, relevance, and accuracy of sources. They can organize and synthesize information to create new knowledge or solve problems, while also acknowledging sources through proper citation to a...