Open AccessSupporting Inquiry by Identifying Gaps in Student Confidence: Development of a Measure of Perceived Competence
Author(s) -
Marilyn P. Ar,
Ruth V. Small,
Rebecca Reynolds
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6800
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , information literacy , psychology , measure (data warehouse) , digital literacy , mathematics education , self confidence , pedagogy , medical education , computer science , social psychology , medicine , database
Critical to inquiry-based learning is information literacy. Educators can enhance students' experiences during the inquiry process if they are aware of the skill areas in which students either have or lack confidence. This article describes the development and psychometric properties of the Perceived Competence in Information Skills (PCIS) measure. Educators can use the measure to support student inquiry by identifying and addressing gaps in student confidence. The measure is freely available through Syracuse University's Center for Digital Literacy.