Curriculum design based on the information literacy development in secondary school

Abstract In learning-oriented communities, individuals are learning constantly. They have become a lifelong learner because of a curriculum that incorporates elements of information literacy in the structure and content of those programs, at all levels of education, from primary school to university in a way that information literacy capabilities are embedded in their behavior and attitude. The secondary period is of particular importance because of its transition nature. The purpose of this study is to design the curriculum based on the development of information literacy in secondary education. For this purpose based on a literacy review related books and article were studied. Then by determining the standards of information literacy and basic element of the curriculum (goals, content, learning activities, teacher’s role and evaluation) and with regard to the advice of specialist professors in the extent, the proposed model of the curriculum was formulated and presented in a table format. In designing this program the components of information literacy are integrated into the curriculum elements so that it can train lifelong learners.