The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
What do you understand by the concept "Scholarship as a conversation."
Students and professionals can have scholarly conversation on various concepts. These concepts can be in specific disciplines. Once the student or professional has internalised the concept that "Scholarship is a conversation," he/she will understand a scholarly article, and know that it is not a stand-alone document in a database. Many experts have conversations on a certain topic, in a discipline, where they debate and formulate opinions. These conversations can take place over extended periods of time.
Can you think of any examples where you practice this concept either in your workplace or as a student?
I once was part of a scholarly conversation (university level) on a local online community, where we discussed various topics. We debated and formed our own opinions in a scholarly manner. For weeks we discussed and critically evaluated each student's opinion.
How may this concept be enhanced in learners?
Learning is a steady progression. At first students will find certain concepts difficult, because the information is new. Once students get an understanding of what is meant by certain topics/concepts they will progress. The best way to enhace learner's knowledge on concepts is to ask them to join a scholarly conversation. Ask students to start a blog and discuss certain concepts in specific disciplines. Ask them to formulate their own opinions and evaluate each others opinions critically. Ask them to check the blog daily, and have a scholarly conversation. Ask students to see themselves as contributors to this conversation, and not just consumers of it.
Thank you Joseph. We will look at the Frame in more detail in class.
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