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PEDAGOGICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS

LIS 639
Course Description

Introduction to pedagogical theory, training tools, and teaching skills needed in a variety of informational instructional settings such as academic and public libraries, archival institutions, museums, and software training facilities. Applicable for students interested in information literacy instruction, online teaching, technology training, and group instruction..

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.97

5.99% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.87% from Historical

A Rate
93.33%

23.56% from Historical

Class Size
15

-29.18% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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