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Title: An Analysis of the Information Behaviour of Geography Teachers in a Developing African Country--Lesotho
Language: English
Authors: Bitso, Constance
Source: Review of International Geographical Education Online. Spr 2012 2(1):192-218.
Availability: Review of International Geographical Education Online. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Meselik Campus, Eskisehir City, 26480, Turkey. Tel: +90-222-239-37-50; Tax: +90-222-229-31-24; Web site: http://www.rigeo.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 27
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction, Geography, Developing Nations, Information Literacy, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Information Services, Information Needs, Preferences, Focus Groups, Information Seeking, Doctoral Programs, Information Sources, Performance Factors, Barriers, College Faculty, Teacher Surveys
Geographic Terms: Lesotho
ISSN: 2146-0353
Abstract: Information behaviour studies have the potential to inform the design of effective information services that incorporate the information needs, information-seeking and preferences for information sources of target users; hence a doctoral study was conducted on the information behaviour of geography teachers in Lesotho with the aim of guiding the design and implementation of an information service model for these teachers. This paper focuses on the analysis of the information behaviour of geography teachers in Lesotho as a contribution of original knowledge on geography teachers' information behaviour. The analysis established the information behaviour of geography teachers using the information behaviour concept that encompasses information needs, information-seeking and information sources. Data were collected and analyzed through focus group discussions and conceptual content analysis respectively. The analysis reveals that these geography teachers need current and accurate information covering a variety of aspects in teaching and learning, such as content, pedagogy, classroom management and learners' assessment. Owing to the increasing number of orphans in schools as a result of the HIV and AIDS pandemic, most teachers expressed the need for information on social assistance for orphans and vulnerable children. Recommendations include information literacy training for teachers and access to the Internet in schools, including the use of open access journals on the Internet by the teachers.
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Number of References: 74
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ1158134
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