ERIC Number: EJ1183832
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jul
Pages: 13
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Testing Future Teachers: A Quantitative Exploration of Factors Impacting the Information Literacy of Teacher Education Students
Godbey, Samantha
College & Research Libraries, v79 n5 p611-623 Jul 2018
This study assesses the information literacy skills of a sample of undergraduate teacher education students, as measured by the iSkills assessment, and aims to determine student demographic and academic characteristics that may predict success on this assessment. The study repeats the methodology of a study of first-year students at the same institution two years before in order to provide insight into the information literacy proficiency of future teachers. Using hierarchical multiple regression analysis, transfer credits were found to be a statistically significant predictor of higher iSkills performance. Results are also discussed in the context of the recent adoption of the ACRL Framework for Literacy for Higher Education.
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Information Literacy, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Undergraduate Students, Multiple Regression Analysis, College Freshmen, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Testing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nevada (Las Vegas)
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