Evidence-based learning approach in evaluation of information literacy education

Abstract

The main aim of the paper is to present continuing research as a tool for more effective achievement of educational goals defined within information literacy (IL) education. Our primary resource is proven knowledge of the evidence-based learning approach, which we applied to information literacy education. Our article is designed as a series of case studies, each using different research methods inspired by Donald Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Evaluation Model. We focus on this particular model, because it corresponds with our aim to strengthen students’ satisfaction and learning results. Each level of the model defines research objectives, achievable by application of different research methods. In our paper we present the practical application of selected research methods (implemented in IL lessons) to address each of the four evaluation levels. The described methods can be flexibly combined in order to obtain a complete picture of the real efficiency of investigated learning activity.