The fun of motivation : crossing the threshold concepts

Title:

Author:

Francis, Mary (Librarian) author

ISBN:

9780838989333

Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, 2017.

Physical Description:

xiii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series:

ACRL publications in librarianship ; no. 71.

Contents:

Part I. Background and theory. Chapter 1: Motivation of students. Motivation -- Motivational theories -- Motivational models -- Motivation in the classroom -- Motivation within information literacy sessions -- Ways to promote motivation -- Ways to discourage motivation -- Motivational influence within this text -- Chapter 2: Fun as a means of motivation. What is fun? -- Fun in education -- Fun in the library -- Instructional techniques -- Instructional techniques that include fun -- Chapter 3: Humor. What is humor? -- Benefits of humor in general -- Humor in the classroom -- Considerations in using humor -- Intrinsic motivational factors -- Chapter 4: Games. Gamification and game-based learning -- Benefits of games -- Research studies of games in the classroom -- Considerations -- Intrinsic motivational factors -- Chapter 5: Group work. Benefits of groups -- Groups in the classroom -- Considerations -- Intrinsic motivational factors -- Part II. Fun as a means of motivation. Chapter 6: Framework concept : authority is constructed and contextual. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work -- Chapter 7: Framework concept : information creation as a process. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work -- Chapter 8: Framework concept : information information has value. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work -- Chapter 9: Framework concept : research as inquiry. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work -- Chapter 10: Framework concept : scholarship as conversation. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work -- Chapter 11: Framework concept : searching as strategic exploration. Lesson plan 1: Humor -- Lesson plan 2: Game -- Lesson plan 3: Group work.

Abstract:

This work is organized into two parts. Part I examines the theories behind motivation and fun in the classroom, and offers three instructional techniques that highlight their benefits. Part II is the application of the theories explored in Part I, and its six chapters each address one of the threshold concepts provided in ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Each chapter contains three lesson plans addressing the threshold concept, one for each of the three fun instructional techniques. Assessment opportunities are provided.

Subject Term:

Information literacy.

Motivation in education.

Information literacy -- Problems, exercises, etc.

Local Subject:

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COLLECTION

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"The Fun of Motivation is organized into two parts--Part I examines the theories behind motivation and fun in the classroom, and three instructional techniques that highlight their benefits. Part II offers the application of the theory set up in part I. It is composed of six chapters, each addressing one of the threshold concepts provided in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Each chapter contains three lesson plans addressing the threshold concept, one for each of the three fun instructional techniques. Each lesson plan begins with the learning objective. It then lists the procedure, which includes the audience, supplies, and time needed for the lesson. Assessment opportunities are provided, with formative assessment strategies as well as summative assessments, including sample rubrics to apply to a range of student work. Each lesson plan ends with a section on modifications and accommodations that provide discussion of the lesson if necessary and additional ideas on how to adapt the lesson for different student populations"--

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Library Journal Review

Why did the librarian cross the road? Readers won't find the punchline to that joke in this volume from Francis (reference & instruction librarian, Dakota State Univ.), but they will discover a broad overview of motivation theories and their evidence-based pedagogical relationship to the use of humor, games, and group work. In addition, the author provides a lesson plan for each of the six information literacy threshold concepts presented. These plans are aimed at a range of learners, from undergraduate through graduate students, and take 30 minutes or less to complete. They outline a learning objective, the intended audience, procedure (time, supplies, and process), opportunities for both formative and summative assessment, and potential modifications. VERDICT Perfect for those seeking an introduction to either the relationship between motivation and learning or the use of fun in the information literacy classroom. Those looking for a more in-depth treatment will likely find the bibliographies helpful.-Amanda Folk, Ohio State Univ. Libs. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.