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Steps Information Literacy Resources
This section is a complete Information Literacy model based on current pedagogical thinking and learning practices. We have other specific information literacy resources section here.

Below, we have a number of resources related to the STEPS programme.

We have developed a full information literacy programme similar to BIG 6/ SAUCE etc. This model for the Information Process, is specifically based around an easy to remember acronym and using words that children relate to better. This is supported with a range of downloadable resources and online activities to practise skills.

But wait there's more! We have produced a range of resources that means this resource is adjusted for junior pupils, science, technology, social studies etc. (Most areas have their own specific posters and rubrics)

Current educational research has highlighted that pupils are often left to "absorb" information literacy skills as they research a topic or answers to questions that they have, but because of the lack of practise of skills and careful scaffolding of these skills they struggle.

This means that we should teach information literacy skills the same way we teach thinking skills; with a mixture of skills and context based learning. We should scaffold the skills in isolation carefully, and then help the pupils to use these in genuine learning contexts. There will always be some pupils who can absorb skills more quickly in context, but for many a systematic teaching of skills in isolation, before application in a learning context, is essential.

Have you been hunting for a information literacy programme that scaffolds kids skills and comes complete with a range of easy to use resources, ready for school -wide implementation... then check out these resources.
If you would like to contribute thoughts or feedback to our STEPS please contact me

I would like to express my thanks to the team at Medbury School who have made contributions to the STEPS resources.

STEPS Programme/Background Information and Use
A new model to help scaffold pupils through the information literacy process. Implementation notes with posters.
Steps Small Posters
Small summary posters for STEPS.
STEPS Senior Programme Posters
A version of STEPS especially designed for senior pupils.
STEPS Senior Rubric
A rubric to track progress and for pupil and teacher evaluation.
STEPS junior (K1-12) poster set
A version of STEPS especially designed for junior pupils.
STEPS Junior rubric
A rubric to track progress and for pupil and teacher evaluation.
STEPS Science Programme Posters
A version of STEPS especially designed for science.
STEPS Science rubric
A rubric to track progress and for pupil and teacher evaluation.
STEPS Technology Programme Posters
A version of STEPS especially designed for technology.
STEPS Technology rubric
A rubric to track progress and for pupil and teacher evaluation.
STEPS 1 Pg Rubric
Senior Rubric, but simplified to one page
STEPS Labels
Labels for display or labelling (funnily enough)

Online Skills training
Free, easy to use interactive activities designed to improve the information literacy skills of pupils. Supports the STEPS programme.
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