Open AccessInformation Literacy Education in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Virginia W. Dike,
Ogo N. Amucheazi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7546
Subject(s) - information literacy , literacy , literacy education , mathematics education , critical literacy , pedagogy , political science , sociology , psychology
This paper explores the prospects of information literacy education in Nigerian primary schools. It is argued that while information literacy is essential for attaining the objectives of Nigerian education, a number of barriers stand in the way. These include the learning environment, lack of resources, language and literacy problems, and teacher orientation and teaching practice. The information literacy project described in this paper is attempting to break down the barriers through innovative use of available local resources.