The research objective of this study is to examine junior/high school ELA teachers' perceptions of and integration of new media into instruction. Sixty-two junior/high school ELA teachers in a southern California county responded to a five-point Likert-type attitudinal scale and provided written responses to open-ended questions about their…

This report on the need for compulsory, standardized procedures for the certification of librarians (1) provides an historical overview of the subject; (2) identifies three types of certification: compulsory, permissive, and voluntary; (3) outlines current certification practices, requirements, and standards for school librarians; (4) reviews the…

Discusses instructional collaboration between school library media specialists and classroom teachers based on school interviews in California. Highlights include curricular standards; persistence and perseverance; recruiting student teachers to become involved; and districtwide or schoolwide expectations. (LRW)

The recent passage of legislation in California requiring local education agencies to establish performance based education programs will increase the role and responsibilities of school librarians and media specialists. The legislation will result in giving librarians, through the goals established by the school district, specific objectives in…

A SERIES OF THREE SEMINARS WAS HELD TO DISCUSS THE PRESERVICE AND INSERVICE TRAINING OF COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA. SOME OF THE SPECIFIC AREAS OF TRAINING DISCUSSED WERE (1) AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL PREPARATION, (2) ADMINISTRATIVE PREPARATION, (3) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATION, (4) INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMING, (5) LEARNING THEORY, (6)…

A 4-DAY CONFERENCE WAS HELD FOR CERTAIN CREATIVITY RESEARCHERS, AUDIOVISUAL FIELD PROFESSIONALS, AND EDUCATORS TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CREATIVITY FINDINGS THROUGH THE AUDIOVISUAL MEDIUM FOR CLASSROOM USE. THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE WERE GIVEN OVER TO 12 PROGRESS REPORTS AND DISCUSSION OF RESEARCH WORK BEING CONDUCTED BY…

This study examines possible factors related to school library programs that correlate with student academic achievement. Analyzing library programs as a system, the investigator adapted the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) principles for library media programs in conjunction with standardized tests. For the population examined (60…

Librarians can help kids expand their view of the world by introducing them to critical literacy. Critical literacy encourages readers to question an author's intentions and to examine issues from multiple perspectives to avoid simplistic statements. It supports a more complex and nuanced understanding of events, recognizing social and political…

Considers how computer technology is affecting classrooms and school libraries. Examples of elementary and secondary school uses of computers in California classrooms are given; teacher education for use of the World Wide Web is described; and the role of teachers and library media specialists is discussed. (LRW)

A PROCEDURE WAS DEVELOPED WHEREBY EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS COULD PREPARE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDIA IN WHICH VARIOUS SEQUENCES OF INSTRUCTION WOULD BE PROGRAMED AND DEVELOPED. PROCEDURES WERE DEVELOPED AND TRIED FOR A SET OF BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES FOR AN EXPERIMENTAL CURRICULUM IN SCIENCE INSTRUCTION. IT WAS POSSIBLE TO ILLUSTRATE AND IMPLEMENT…

This statistical survey examines the distribution of the student population in public schools of the counties of California and the distribution and utilization of media resources in those counties for the year 1974-75. Consulting services, audiovisual materials, films, catalogs, sources of support, expenditures, contractual arrangements, and…

In order to investigate current campus utilization of media, a learning resources survey questionnaire was sent to all California State University and College (CSUC) library directors. Library media was identified as audio, projected material, video tapes, and multimedia such as kits, games, and simulations. The survey was divided into six parts;…