A Conceptual Framework and the Curriculum for Information Literacy Education in the Sri Lankan Universities: A Delphi Study

Authors

  • Prasanna Ranaweera Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Library & Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Mervin Weerasinghe Senior Professor, Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Abstract

Information literacy (IL) skills are essential components of the university curriculum which enable to create quality graduates in the time of explosion of information sources, and media. Information Literacy skills are the foundation to deep learning, independent learning, and lifelong learning, resulting in critical and creative thinking skills and problem-solving skills. Students are required to be competent in IL skills such as identify, locate, evaluate, and use information. The Sri Lankan Qualification Framework supports the IL programs extensively. The main objective of this study was to develop an IL conceptual framework and curriculum to guide IL education in the Sri Lankan Universities. Online Delphi surveys were used to collect qualitative and quantitative data. The questionnaire was administered in two rounds. Data was analyzed using descriptive, multivariate statistical procedure and Partial Lease Square Structural Equation Modelling. Finally, an IL conceptual framework and the IL curriculum for the Sri Lankan Universities was designed

Author Biographies

Prasanna Ranaweera, Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Library & Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Library & Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

Mervin Weerasinghe, Senior Professor, Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Senior Professor, Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

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2023-02-20

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