Facilitator Notes
Course title
IL into the curriculum
Module title
Developing Information Literacy curricula
Unit Title / Number
2.5_2.6 Developing an IL curriculum
Session day/time
Day 2 Unit 5 to 7
Length of session
2 hour 15 mins*
Objective
Session to introduce to participants to a process for creating an
IL curriculum
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Learn the difference between an accredited curriculum and a
scheme of work
Learn about the components of a curriculum i.e. SOW
Begin to consider how to embed IL skills within subject
curricula
Consider the importance of planning and reviewing curricula
(annually)
Participant profile
Pre-workshop activities
Room layout
Number of participants
Materials
Paper and pens
Files
2.5_2.7_Facilitator notes_DevelopingCurriculum.docx
2.5_2.7_Presentation_DevelopingCurriculum.pptx
Sample IL curric - REF ONLY (please collect in at end)**:
Sample IL Curriculum_Agric Students.pdf
Sample IL Curriculum_Undergrads.pdf
Sample IL Programme.pdf
Sample_ILS Module.pdf
Facilitator preparation
**Make sure you acquire the example curricula from participants
before the course begins. These should be distributed instead of
the sample IL curricula in the folder – see slide 24
Only use the sample curricula in the last instance, and remember
to collect these up at the end of the session.
Equipment needed
Data projector and PC (if facilitator doesn’t have laptop)
Comments
*Note: this session runs over three sessions so you will have to
be very aware of energy levels in the room. Check constantly and
2.5_2.6_Facilitator notes_Developing-an-ILcurriculum.docx
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use energisers as necessary. Remember to break as indicated
for the afternoon refreshments.
The Facilitator has a choice:
Either: Copy slides from Powerpoint into this document before printing (instructions below)
Or
Print note pages directly from Powerpoint.
To use Powerpoint feature to copy slides into Word.
In PPT presentation
 File
 Save & send
 Create Handouts
 Create handouts (again)
 Select Notes next to slides format
 OK = word document opens showing slides with notes alongside
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