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Dewey vs Genre Throwdown
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Buchter, Holli – Knowledge Quest, 2013
In this article St. Vrain Valley (CO) School District (SVVSD) librarian, Holli Buchter describes what took place in the school libraries in the district when the newest elementary school, Red Hawk, opened its doors. Red Hawk asked and answered the question: "Is the Dewey Decimal Classification system still the best way for students to locate…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, School Libraries, Library Development, Library Materials
Through the Looking Glass: Examining Technology Integration in School Librarianship
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Green, Lucy Santos – Knowledge Quest, 2014
The school library profession has begun to develop a reputation for tech-savviness. Several school librarians are nationally recognized technology leaders and present at conferences where instructional technology is at the forefront. Unfortunately, while school librarians have done a wonderful job of marketing their technological expertise in the…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, School Libraries, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy
A District's Journey to Inquiry
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Keeling, Mary – Knowledge Quest, 2009
Students learn best from well-designed instruction. To what extent can a school district design a curriculum that supports inquiry learning? How can a district implement consistent inquiry practices in forty schools? In this article, the author discusses Newport News Public School District's journey to inquiry which began in 2004 with a…
Descriptors: School Districts, Reading Instruction, Inquiry, Librarians
Making Multicultural Literature Meaningful.
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Bishop, Kay – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Discusses definitions and types of multicultural literature and why it should be included in school curriculum. Describes Banks's four-level model for integrating ethnic content into the curriculum with increasing levels of sophistication and discusses how to select and evaluate multicultural resources to include in a media center collection. (LRW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Studies, Library Collection Development
Professional Development as Collaborative Inquiry.
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Harada, Violet H. – Knowledge Quest, 2001
Discussion of effective professional development for educators focuses on a description of how three organizations in Hawaii cooperatively designed and implemented a professional development model that considered paradigm shifts in professional development practices. Highlights include an inquiry approach; creating authentic learning experiences;…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Models, Professional Development, Teacher Collaboration
Successful Models for Collaborative Planning.
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Farwell, Sybil – Knowledge Quest, 1998
Profiles cooperative projects developed at elementary schools in the Miami-Dade County Library Power Grant. Discusses the librarian/teacher collaborative planning process. Describes the PEACE (Plan for Excellence in a Collaborative Environment) project which revolves around a multi-leveled, pyramid design for collaborative planning. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Education, Grants