Abstract:
The University of Pretoria introduced a compulsory Information Literacy module to address the need for delivering
motivated knowledgeable employees that embrace information and have the skills to find, select and use relevant
information accurately, efficiently and effectively in an explosive information age. Low class attendance, an indication of
unmotivated students, as well as the limited scholarly application of information literacy skills in consecutive academic
years of study have been identified as possible barriers to the application of the desired skills. A collaborative action
research project based on Whole Brain principles was introduced to motivate learners through innovative learning material
in the module. A deeper understanding of the role of thinking preferences and thinking avoidances is essential in
selecting a team that is responsible for the planning, design, development and delivery of learning opportunities and material.
This article discusses the Whole Brain Model® as a mental model that underpins the successful collaboration of multidisciplinary
teams and enhances innovative curriculum design that addresses alternative approaches to the teaching of
Information Literacy.
