Developing a Framework to Improve Information and Digital Literacy in a Bachelor of Paramedic Science Entry-to-Practice Program

Nigel Barr; Bill Lord; Belinda Flanagan; Roger Carter

doi:10.5860/crl.81.6.945

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Developing a Framework to Improve Information and Digital Literacy in a Bachelor of Paramedic Science Entry-to-Practice Program

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Developing a Framework to Improve Information and Digital Literacy in a Bachelor of Paramedic Science Entry-to-Practice Program

Nigel Barr, Bill Lord, Belinda Flanagan and Roger Carter

College and Research Libraries, Vol.81(6), pp.945-980

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.81.6.945

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Abstract

Information literacy education

paramedic education

The aims of this research were threefold: (1) explore the perceptions of paramedic educators regarding information literacy education (ILE); (2) reveal the information literacy (IL) abilities of paramedic science students; and (3) develop an integrated IL framework for paramedicine. Two key findings arose from this research. First, para-medic educators need to include higher functions of synthesis and creative thinking in ILE. Second, ILE needs to be mapped and scaffolded to incrementally develop these skills across each year of the program. The results informed the development of a programwide ILE framework implemented in 2019 and to be evaluated in 2021.

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Title: Developing a Framework to Improve Information and Digital Literacy in a Bachelor of Paramedic Science Entry-to-Practice Program
Authors: Nigel Barr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Bill Lord (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Belinda Flanagan (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Roger Carter (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Library Services
Publication details: College and Research Libraries, Vol.81(6), pp.945-980
Publisher: Association of College and Research Libraries
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.5860/crl.81.6.945
ISSN: 2150-6701; 0010-0870
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Library Services; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Health - Paramedicine
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99476008302621
Output Type: Journal article

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