We used this method for the first time last year. In the past we had tried the traditional 'walk around' method, and a purely online induction. All methods have their pros and cons, but the good thing about the Cephalonian idea, is that students interact with you, and with the rest of the group. They also have to think for themselves a little bit, which helps them to remember something about the induction.
It is a good idea to have a wide variety of questions, applicable to all levels of students, you can then mix and match, which helps to keep the sessions fresh for the people conducting them.
Hope this helps
Judith France
Learning & Information Officer
Rotherham College of Arts & Technology
Tel: 01709 722741
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From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list on behalf of Kate Marshall
Sent: Tue 20/06/2006 13:53
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Subject: Cephalonian induction method
Hi
I am interested in the Cephalonian method for library inductions. I have
read Nigel Morgan and Linda Davies article in the SCONUL newsletter
(http://www.sconul.ac.uk/pubs_stats/newsletter/32/2.pdf for anyone who
hasn't seen it) and was wondering who else has tried it and if anyone had
any observations or best practice to share about how it has worked with your
students.
I will summarise comments for the list.
Thanks,
Kate
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