Fallet "Such a MeSH" Problembaserat lärande för informationskompetens

Abstract

How can we achieve the objectives related to information literacy in our teaching? This question was asked by a teacher and a librarian at Malmö University’s Faculty of Odontology. It led to a collaboration where the librarian’s teaching was fully integrated in the case studies used in the dental technician programme. This article describes the structure and implementation of a model where information literacy and problem-based learning are combined (called the IK&PBL-model). The librarian’s problem-based learning approach is characteristic of the dental education in Malmö. Examination results and course evaluations show that the IK&PBL-model seems to help to develop the students’ ability to seek information and critically examine, and produce reflections on the concept of science. As a result, the librarian’s understanding of students’ education and knowledge of odontology increased, and she achieved a greater understanding of the students’ learning process. The teacher gained an insight into students’ problems relating to information seeking and critical evaluation of sources.