John Iona presented on challenges in developing a reading culture in schools and strategies to address this. He discussed how reading schemes like Accelerated Reader can limit reading selection and reduce reading to comprehension tests rather than pleasure. As a school librarian, he implemented initiatives like library lessons, book clubs, author visits and promoting staff favorite books to encourage independent reading. However, literacy drive programs lacked sustainability when not fully supported by teachers and were sometimes misimplemented. The goal is to liberate reading by embedding it in the school culture and linking further reading to the curriculum.
In 2017, MU Library’s Teaching & Research Development team moved from a subject-based model of library support to a functional model, based around the core functions of our team i.e. Research Support; Academic Engagement; and Teaching & Learning.
Central to this change was the development of a new teaching programme, to be multi-disciplinary and standardised in approach, and considering information literacy provision in its widest context. The teaching programme is mapped to MU Library’s Information Literacy Strategy Framework. Classes under the programme were first delivered in 2018.
Our teaching programme focuses on activity-based classes to achieve the five IL competencies identified in our Framework.
In our presentation, we will explain the context and background to our decision to move to a functional model, with reference to the University’s new undergraduate curriculum, which focuses on critical skills, offers students opportunities to engage in experiential learning, and provides a multi-disciplinary focus for student module choices.
Aine will describe the process of creating a menu of class options with standardised lesson plans and content for our classes, and the pedagogical practice of student learning through active engagement.
She will give examples of this work in practice, showcasing tools used (e.g. Mentimeter software) and activities undertaken, and talk about the successes and areas for learning arising from the classes.
However, a key focus of our paper is to look at the practical aspect of class delivery and the benefits to co-delivery of these classes. How does this work in practice?
Catherine will share her experience of co-delivering the classes, and describe her role, offering recommendations about successful delivery of activity-based classes.
We hope conference attendees will find our session practical, thought-provoking and will be able to take away some ideas for similar classes in their library, in whichever sector.
This presentation was given by Tony Harrington at the international conference “Fostering creativity in children and young people through education and culture” in Durham, United Kingdom on 4-5 September 2017.
Partnerships with non-academic departments can be instrumental in reaching college students who do not seek library assistance but need it. Find out how.
The librarian’s new role as course content curators. To address the rising cost of textbooks, we have established a framework for assisting faculty with course development. This session will prepare you to help faculty build courses that are rigorous as well as affordable using library resources and open access tools.
In 2017, MU Library’s Teaching & Research Development team moved from a subject-based model of library support to a functional model, based around the core functions of our team i.e. Research Support; Academic Engagement; and Teaching & Learning.
Central to this change was the development of a new teaching programme, to be multi-disciplinary and standardised in approach, and considering information literacy provision in its widest context. The teaching programme is mapped to MU Library’s Information Literacy Strategy Framework. Classes under the programme were first delivered in 2018.
Our teaching programme focuses on activity-based classes to achieve the five IL competencies identified in our Framework.
In our presentation, we will explain the context and background to our decision to move to a functional model, with reference to the University’s new undergraduate curriculum, which focuses on critical skills, offers students opportunities to engage in experiential learning, and provides a multi-disciplinary focus for student module choices.
Aine will describe the process of creating a menu of class options with standardised lesson plans and content for our classes, and the pedagogical practice of student learning through active engagement.
She will give examples of this work in practice, showcasing tools used (e.g. Mentimeter software) and activities undertaken, and talk about the successes and areas for learning arising from the classes.
However, a key focus of our paper is to look at the practical aspect of class delivery and the benefits to co-delivery of these classes. How does this work in practice?
Catherine will share her experience of co-delivering the classes, and describe her role, offering recommendations about successful delivery of activity-based classes.
We hope conference attendees will find our session practical, thought-provoking and will be able to take away some ideas for similar classes in their library, in whichever sector.
This presentation was given by Tony Harrington at the international conference “Fostering creativity in children and young people through education and culture” in Durham, United Kingdom on 4-5 September 2017.
Partnerships with non-academic departments can be instrumental in reaching college students who do not seek library assistance but need it. Find out how.
The librarian’s new role as course content curators. To address the rising cost of textbooks, we have established a framework for assisting faculty with course development. This session will prepare you to help faculty build courses that are rigorous as well as affordable using library resources and open access tools.
Slides from my SLANZA presentation outlining some of the excellent ideas for promoting reading for pleasure that I discovered during my scholarship trip to the UK in Feb/Mar 2017.
Library Collection Development -- Class 1 -- The purpose of libraries and lib...Sarah Clark
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A presentation on inculcating reading habit among school going children.to make a book read is very difficult task ways and means is given to make book reading a habit.
Victoria Sanchez and Mary Madigan share the story of how and why the Milwaukee Public Library have shifted the focus of their Summer Library Program to outside the library, positioning the library staff as literacy leaders in the community.
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Battling the Bored: Engaging from the outset with Kahoot!John Iona
Ten-minute session demonstrating Kahoot to Librarians from HE/FE/secondary schools, and how it can be used in teaching.
Here is a link to the Kahoot that we play https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/e88f72ab-60d6-4d78-8127-63cbf8ddd31a
Slides from my talk at SLG Regional Event at City of London School, 27th Oct 2017. I spoke about the demands of HE and what first year students need at undergraduate level, what we teach them and how school librarians can prepare young people for transition to undergraduate study.
Information about the event is at http://cilip.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1024873&group=201313
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
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The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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2. OVERVIEW
To look at some of the challenges we face as school librarians, when it comes to
developing and sustaining a reading culture among our pupils and in our schools
3. INTRODUCTION
Librarian at Oasis Academy Enfield since 2008
New Academy in Enfield, north London
Oasis’ (Christian charity) first school as part of Oasis Community Learning
Develop the Library from its beginning
6. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
BA English Literature (major) and Media Studies (minor)
MA Modern Literatures in English
Studied MA Information and Library Management part-time, by distance learning
2007-2009
SLA SLYA 2013
Chartered MCLIP 2013
CILIP SLG National Committee 2011-2016
Blog at https://jionalibrarian.wordpress.com/
7. WHAT SHOULDTHE LIBRARY BE?
Gateway to discovery,
learning and development.
Place to support, develop and extend the curricular and
extra-curricular growth of our young people
9. WHAT CAN WE DOTO ADDRESSTHIS?
School and department priorities and
development plans.
Embed the Library within the culture and
curriculum.
Reward/recognition around reading for pleasure.
Linking further reading to curriculum.
Knowing our students.
10. WHAT HAVE I DONE?
Library Lessons Literacy Drive 2012-14
Accelerated Reader DEARTime
The Reading Games G&T book clubs
Reading Record Booklets
Surprise Summer reads Staff favourite books
Author visits Parent Book Club Poet visits
Competitions World Book Day Events Reading Buddies
Form time reading Email signatures Staff Book Club
Reading as a starter activity in English lessons
11. LIBRARY LESSONS
“Teachers should develop pupils’ reading and
writing in all subjects to support their acquisition of
knowledge. Pupils should be taught to read fluently,
understand extended prose (both fiction and non-
fiction) and be encouraged to read for pleasure.
Schools should do everything to promote wider
reading. They should provide library facilities and
set ambitious expectations for reading at home.”
Gov.uk (2014) Statutory guidance. National curriculum in England: framework for key stages 1 to 4.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-framework-for-key-stages-1-to-4
12. LIBRARY LESSONS
Year 7 and 8 weekly lesson
Independent reading and a structured task
Induction to the Library – module booklet
Research project linked to English theme (WWII)
Class reader novel – A Monster Calls,TheWeight ofWater,
Abomination
Depending on class needs and ability
Small, pupil-led, group reading
Reading record booklets to evidence reading
14. LITERACY DRIVE 2012-14:ACCELERATED
READER
Advantages
Provides hard data
Tracks reading levels and
progress
Records books read
Forms a basis for reward
Guides pupils to appropriate
books
Drawbacks
Star test results seem inconsistent
Book levels can be dubious
Limits reading selection
Reduces reading for pleasure to
comprehension and recall
No creative engagement or
outcomes
Takes careful monitoring
Becomes a “Library thing”
15. LITERACY DRIVE 2012-14: DEARTIME
Independent reading within curriculum time
A number of ways of implementing this initiative
How did we do it?
Timetabled 60-minute lesson
Non-specialist teachers
Develop literacy and reading for pleasure
Mixture of independent reading, class-readers, literacy skills
booklets, and non-fiction activities using First News publication
17. TALKTIME AND QUESTIONS?
What have been your experiences with reading schemes in your school?
Have you worked with reading schemes such as Accelerated Reader or similar?
Are there instances that you have come across where pupils are forced to read
something that they don’t want to?
18. LIBERATING READING
Library Lessons Literacy Drive 2012-14
Accelerated Reader DEARTime
The Reading Games G&T book clubs
Reading Record Booklets
Surprise Summer reads Staff favourite books
Author visits Parent Book Club Poet visits
Competitions World Book Day Events Reading Buddies
Form time reading Email signatures Staff Book Club
Reading as a starter activity in English lessons
