Effectiveness of instruction-based information literacy training on the readiness of lifelong learning and the students’ information literacy ability

Abstract

This research aims to study the effectiveness instruction-based literacy information training to improve the readiness of lifelong learning of secondary school students. In this study, 250 high school students from 10 schools in the Bandung area, Indonesia. Samples were randomly selected and put into the experimental and control groups. The results showed that instructional-based information literacy training could improve students' lifelong learning readiness and improve students' information literacy skills. Increased readiness for independent learning can be seen from the readiness to learn independently, the ability to overcome learning barriers, and the ability to respond to learning triggers. The improvement of information literacy skills is seen from the ability of students to search for information, assess the credibility of information, and use information to support their studies and learning assignments. The implication of this research is that the findings can be used by stakeholders from the curriculum, training implementers, and libraries in designing systems for smooth study and preparing individuals for community life. Information literacy is the main foundation to support other abilities.

Keywords: information literacy ability, lifelong learning readiness, literacy of information, training, library