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eachingModules
A step by steplearningprogrammedesigned to assistyou in meeting theschool widelibrary coreexpectations.
Compiled by Anna Shere
2008/2009
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Discovery Bay International School
 
Introduction
Hi everyone A set of library teaching modules has been developed to coincide with the development of our new library andDiscovery Centre. The idea being that the modules will provide you with an easy to follow set of teaching points toassist you in:•Meeting our core library expectations.•Maximising use of the resources available to you in the library.•Ensuring consistency occurs across the school with regard to the teaching of and application of informationliteracy.•Ascertaining what your students are able to do and what they need to be taught next.•Working smarter not harder.The modules are in draft form and will require your input to assist us in refining them further. They are designed tocompliment your library programme and should be delivered at a pace that is manageable for you and your class.Each module may take one or several library sessions to complete and may require some adaptation to better meet the identified learning needs in your class. Coverage of the content within the modules is not designed to betaxing; it is intended that you spend a portion of your time in the library teaching library skills while still allowingample time for book exchanging or listening to stories etc.Thanks everyone – Anna ShereThe following page outlines the UK Library Assocation guidelines and the key areas of learning for each year level.These key areas of learning have been classified as DBIS 'core expectations'. Please note that the modules areflexible and can be taught as appropriate or in the suggested order. You may wish to revisit the modules on morethan one occasion with your class adjusting the activity content accordingly to support your current classroomstudies.
Teacher pre reading / preparation:
•Familiarisation with our core library expectations.•Establishing a starting point.•Access It training or refamiliarization courses where necessary.•Review the library resources we have available that will support your teaching of library skills.•Generating resources to support a module where deemed appropriate.
Module Content Overview
 
Introduction
The UK Primary School Library Guidelines provide a wealth of support for the development of and maintenanceof a school library. It is intended that this set of library modules will assist us, as a school, in ensuring we areable to best meet our student needs. The guidelines are noted below for your reference:
Developing a Library Appropriate to the Needs of the School
(Page 6: The Primary School Library Guidelines)
A key learning environment
•Pupils need to develop appropriate learning strategies and become independent and lifelong learners.the school library is the cornerstone to this process.•Libraries empower pupils, not only by supporting the teaching and learning in the school, but by givingthem the freedom to make their own choices about reading and learning experiences.•Library skills need to be introduced to pupils from an early age and practised throughout their schoolcareer.•Libraries in schools give children the opportunity to:- extend their reading experiences- discover and use information- learn research skills•School libraries are important to the learning outcomes of the whole school and the impact goes beyondits walls to the family and the wider community.•As a base for family learning activities, the school library may be the only contact some parents havewith the world of books and learning resources.
Good school libraries
•Enrich pupils' reading experiences and develop pupils' skills as independent learners.•Provide resources and information that teachers and pupils need.•Support the teaching and learning process, and extend the school's curriculum.•Have skilled, enthusiastic staff with time allocated for library duties.•Have up-to-date, attractive and suitable resources in a range of media.•Are adequately funded to ensure continuing maintenance and development.•Are planned and designed to be pleasant and stimulating environments.•Are monitored regularly to assess their use.•Are guided by a whole school policy for the library.•Make good use of the expertise and stock of a Schools Library Service, and develop ongoing links withthe local public library.
The Primary School Library Guidelines
The Association for Librarians and Information Managers
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