Towards Adult Information Literacy Assessment in Latvia: UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Competency Matrix in Practice
Date
2014
Authors
Holma, Baiba
Krumina, Līga
Pakalna, Daina
Avanesova, Jelena
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Springer International Publishing
Abstract
The study presents conclusions regarding the possibility of adapting
the UNESCO MIL Competency Matrix and developing methodology for
information literacy assessment of the adult population. During field research in
a sample territory (Kekava district) and within an adult population target group,
the levels of information literacy are assessed, and information literacy
education needs are clarified. The research results can be used for the
development of diagnostic instruments for regional growth, planning of adult
education, elaboration of information literacy training programmes, as well as
for self-evaluation of information literacy competencies. The study has been
carried out within the framework of the European Social Fund project
“Development of Innovative Diagnostic Instruments for Regional Growth”.
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Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Library and information science , UNESCO MIL Competency Matrix , livelihood , information literacy , measurement and assessment , performance criteria , Latvia