Information literacy for higher education institutions in Nigeria and Tanzania: efforts and prospects for educational reform in teaching and learning.
Loading...
Date
2010
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Abstract
This article reviews efforts made by higher education institutions in Nigeria and
Tanzania in transforming student learning through information literacy (IL). It
examines the need for higher education institutions in the two countries to
create the necessary foundations for strengthening information literacy
programmes as a strategy for ensuring viable transformation in teaching and
learning. The paper is based on a review of related literature and observations drawn from working experiences in higher education institutions in both
countries. It examines some of the meaningful educational transformations
taking place in higher education institutions in Nigeria and Tanzania and
makes recommendations for better standards to be developed in terms of
curriculum structure and design, teaching methods, outcome assessment and a review of institutional policies and goals in order to encourage active teaching and learning.