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Fuller, Cherry; Kearley, Donna; Byerly, Gayla; Ramin, Lilly – Knowledge Quest, 2014
Synergy may be defined as the collaboration between two or more parties to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate parts. That is exactly what happened in Denton, Texas, when all types of librarians collaborated on a community reading initiative. In 2007 Denton Reads--a One Book, One Community organization--was formed with…
Descriptors: Inquiry, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship, Reading Programs
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1987
Developed as a direct response to requests from librarians and principals for a scope and sequence guide for library/information skills for students in grades prekindergarten through 12, this document is designed to help librarians and teachers not only to present and document mastery of the mandated essential library/information skills, but also…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Information Seeking, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
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Toben, Janice – Knowledge Quest, 1997
Discusses emotional literacy, which combines emotions, intelligence, and literacy, and suggests ways to increase emotional intelligence in school libraries and classrooms. Emotional literacy skills include self-awareness, empathy, social problem solving, mood management, and the understanding of motivation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Information Literacy
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Media Programs. – 1985
This volume of the "Teacher Handbook," a product of the extensive audit and revision of curriculum carried out by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction in 1984 in order to develop a basic education program for the state's public schools presents a competency-based curriculum in library/media and computer skills.…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education
Rafste, Elisabeth Tallaksen – 2002
The process from information to knowledge is discussed as part of the learning process students must go through to achieve a successful and effective outcome of the process. In a school situation models for the information-seeking process are too general, rational and linear to give indications for practice. Four didactic dilemmas are discussed in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Seeking, Information Skills
Winnipeg School Div. Number 1, Manitoba (Canada). – 1990
This guide was developed to assist teachers and media staff in Winnipeg, Manitoba to work together to plan programs that help students develop independent, resource-based learning skills. The first section of the guide describes how library research projects can be used to teach independent learning skills. The guide discusses opportunities for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comprehension, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Discussion Groups
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Discusses the importance of students learning and practicing effective questions in a manner that leads to organizing how information is to be searched, retrieved and sorted. Outlines ways school library media specialists should engage students in question-generating and in learning to research answers to questions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
McGuire, Patience Lea – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1998
Describes an approach to developmentally appropriate library media skills instruction. Details the two phases involved: (1) describing library media center expectations according to grade level--which outlines skills for grades K-12; and (2) describing library media instruction in terms of reading level. Discusses browsing skills and includes six…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy
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Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1992
This guide for school library media specialists presents seven learning outcomes in library media skills that were identified in "The Library Media Program: A Maryland Curricular Framework" and matches them with appropriate library media skills/attitudes. It is noted that these matches produce indicators that are fully integrated to describe…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1987
Cooperative planning by library media teachers and classroom teachers (K-12) in Oregon schools resulted in this program of library information skills instruction. Based on a skills continuum (sequential development of locational, inquiry-investigation, reporting, literature appreciation, and reading guidance skills), the program reflects a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cooperative Planning, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Curriculum Enrichment
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Media Programs. – 1982
Intended for use as a guide in the preparation of a locally approved media skills continuum, this publication lists skills appropriate for grades K through 12 within five competency goal areas: (1) orientation and organization--the learner will demonstrate a working knowledge of the media center's organization and of procedures required to use the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Check Lists, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
Vandergrift, Kay E. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
Cites limited meanings derived from a film, "The Shooting Gallery," by both eighth grade and library school students to support argument that students are not using critical analysis skills in responding to works of art. Developmentally-sound literature-based programs are recommended as one way to help students develop critical thinking skills.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Films, Global Approach
Eisenberg, Michael B.; Johnson, Doug – 1996
Over the past 20 years, library media professionals have worked to move from teaching isolated library skills to teaching integrated information skills. Effective integration of information skills has two requirements: (1) the skills must directly relate to the content area curriculum and to classroom assignments; and (2) the skills themselves…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assignments, Computer Literacy, Content Area Reading
South Bay Cooperative Library System, San Jose, CA. – 1986
Curricula for public library use instruction designed for limited-English-proficient (LEP) students are presented. Lessons are included for each of four instructional levels, and each lesson assumes that the student may have exposure to only one lesson. These basic concepts are covered: (1) information on all subjects is available at the public…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Review of software designed to help students find and use reference materials covers use of databases and word processing programs to record and organize notes for student research papers and online databases to acquire research materials. Learning activities for teaching how to use these resources include program for computer dictionary. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education
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