Teaching to Individual Differences in Science and Engineering Librarianship

Teaching to Individual Differences in Science and Engineering Librarianship: Adapting Library Instruction to Learning Styles and Personality Characteristics applies learning styles and personality characteristics to science and engineering library instruction. After introducing the idea that individuals tend to choose college majors and occupations in alignment with their learning style and personality characteristics, the book presents background on the Kolb Learning Styles model, the 16 PF (Personality Factor) framework, and the Big Five/Narrow Traits personality framework. It then reviews extant knowledge on the learning styles and personality characteristics of scientists, engineers and librarians.

Next, the book considers general approaches to the personalization of instruction to learning styles and personality characteristics, opportunities for such personalization in science and engineering library instruction, and science and engineering librarian attitudes towards, and approaches to, this type of personalization of instruction.

Predarea diferentelor individuale in stiinta si inginerie Biblioteconomie: adaptarea instructiunilor bibliotecii la stilurile de invatare si caracteristicile personalitatii aplica stilurile de invatare si caracteristicile personalitatii la stiinta si ingineria bibliotecii. Dupa introducerea ideii ca indivizii tind sa aleaga facultatile si ocupatiile facultatii in conformitate cu stilul lor de invatare si caracteristicile personalitatii, cartea prezinta informatii despre modelul Kolb Learning Styles, cadrul 16 PF (Factor de personalitate) si Big Five / Narrow Traits cadru de personalitate.