The Information Literacy of Senior Highschool Students at Kaohsiung County

• Main Authors: Li-Wen Chuang, 莊立文
• Other Authors: Jiann-Horng Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/15264859498992518424

碩士 === 義守大學 === 資訊管理學系碩士班 === 96 === Information literacy is a basic ability of the modern citizen in the 21st century. Only people who have enough information literacy are able to access, evaluate, organize and integrate information effectively with the appropriate methods, while following the exigencies of information ethics. Thereby, they can think critically, conduct self-oriented learning, and increase their own ability to solve their information needs. The Ministry of Education’s vision of future information education is based on providing a life-long, easy-to-access information education. This study aims to explore the results of the government’s investment to increase both the hardware and software facilities for all levels of schools, in order to increase student’s information literacy. The subjects of this study are students of senior high schools and vocational schools at Kaohsiung County, to explore variations in information literacy on the part of students from different backgrounds and information situations. This thesis begins with the literature reviews of information literacy related theories and researches. It then analyzes a survey done between the period of November 2007 to March 2008 on 1,150 students randomly chosen from the 22 senior high schools and vocational schools at Kaohsiung County. The survey was done using questionnaires with validity and reliability, and was analyzed via descriptive statistics, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, t test, and one way ANOVA. The research produced the following findings: 1. Gender and students’ parents with higher education are two factors which exhibit significant difference in students’ information literacy. 2. The types and locations of the school exhibit a significant difference in information literacy. 3. The information environment for the students at Kaohsiung County is well designed and organized. 4. The present information literacy level of the students reaches a medium-high standard. 5. Students from a better information environment have better information literacy. 6. Students believe that interacting with classmates, participating in relevant seminars in school, and self-learning help to effectively enhance information literacy.