The Perceived Information Literacy of Nigerian Undergraduates: the influence of self efficacy belief
Type of Presentation
Individual paper/presentation (20 minute presentation)
Target Audience
Higher Education
Location
Room 1002
Proposal
Information Literacy is a critical input in today’s learning environment . It could be influenced by an intrinsic factor such as self-efficacy belief. Thus, this paper investigates Perceived Information Literacy of Nigerian Undergraduates looking at the influence of self efficacy belief using undergraduates in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu – Ode Nigeria (TASUED). Ex-post facto research design was adopted. Using a survey data were gathered from undergraduates in TASUED using an instrument tagged Self-efficacy and Information literacy questionnaire (SILQ) with reliability values: (a = 0.78) information literacy and (a = 0.75) self-efficacy. Ninety three percent (93%) of questionnaire was found usable. The study found out that respondents had high self-efficacy beliefs on more items on the scale; the level of information literacy was high in eight of the fifteen indicators on the scale. Perceived self-efficacy had a significant relationship with information literacy . There was no significant difference in the information literacy of undergraduates based on gender . There is significant difference in perceived self-efficacy based on gender. The study recommends standardized information literacy competency training and periodic morale boosting orientation and re-orientation programs for the undergraduates.
Presentation Description
the presentation will last for approximately 15-20 minutes using power point software. My presentation exposes the reality of an average Nigerian undergraduate or university students' level of information literacy based on the perception of self. It is strongly believed that the self efficacy belief of the students is a critical factor in determining their level of information literacy.
Keywords
Perceived self-efficacy, Information literacy, Undergraduates, Nigeria.
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Adetoro, Niran Dr, "The Perceived Information Literacy of Nigerian Undergraduates: the influence of self efficacy belief" (2018). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy. 85.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2018/2018/85
The Perceived Information Literacy of Nigerian Undergraduates: the influence of self efficacy belief
Room 1002
Information Literacy is a critical input in today’s learning environment . It could be influenced by an intrinsic factor such as self-efficacy belief. Thus, this paper investigates Perceived Information Literacy of Nigerian Undergraduates looking at the influence of self efficacy belief using undergraduates in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu – Ode Nigeria (TASUED). Ex-post facto research design was adopted. Using a survey data were gathered from undergraduates in TASUED using an instrument tagged Self-efficacy and Information literacy questionnaire (SILQ) with reliability values: (a = 0.78) information literacy and (a = 0.75) self-efficacy. Ninety three percent (93%) of questionnaire was found usable. The study found out that respondents had high self-efficacy beliefs on more items on the scale; the level of information literacy was high in eight of the fifteen indicators on the scale. Perceived self-efficacy had a significant relationship with information literacy . There was no significant difference in the information literacy of undergraduates based on gender . There is significant difference in perceived self-efficacy based on gender. The study recommends standardized information literacy competency training and periodic morale boosting orientation and re-orientation programs for the undergraduates.
