Open Disclosure for Meadowlark Library Technology Center
K-6 Library Technology Teacher: Catherine Porter
Meadowlark Library 801-578-8529 ext. 158
[email protected]
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Library Skills- (k-6): The Library Media Teacher provides weekly 1 hour sessions for every kindergarten through sixth grade class to directly support the core curriculum provided by the state. The students are given instruction on book selection and care, literacy skills, media literacy, and information skills. Students in grades 1-6 are encouraged to check out books of their own choice from the library to take to class.
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and apply information in a variety of formats and become familiar with “The Big Six” steps of research. The purpose of literature is to enrich a student’s life by encouraging reading for pleasure, enrichment, and information. The aim of media literacy is for the student to make healthy and wise choices as a consumer of media. The curriculum for each grade level can be accessed on the Utah State Office of Education’s website at: http//www.schools.utah.gov/curr/core.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Information Literacy: A variety of nonfiction books chosen from Meadowlark Library will be used as well as Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases and Online Resources such as those listed on Pioneer Online Library.
Literature: A variety of fiction books in many genres chosen from Meadowlark Library will be used to teach this strand.
Media Literacy: A program of videos and worksheets created by a committee of Salt Lake School District Elementary Librarians will be used to teach this strand. Videos: Beyond Blame: Challenging Violence in the Media (Elementary Unit), 1993. TV Smarts for Kids, 1993. Buy Me That! Buy Me That Too! Buy Me That 3! 1993. Cleo Award Commercials (various years).
Teacher made worksheets and handouts will also be included in all three strands.
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Skills Classes: Students will attend Library Skills once a week during the “Specials” time allotted in the day.
Checkout: Children in second through sixth grades are encouraged to take books home to read. Second through fourth grade children may check out two books each week. Fifth graders may check out three books. Sixth graders may check out four books each week. Children in first grade check out books and keep them in their classroom. Kindergarten students look at a variety of books in the library every week, but do not check them out.
Open Checkout times are provided during the day for students who miss their scheduled library time and need to check out a book. Students may also check out books after school.
Parents are encouraged to check out books at 3:00 each school day for either themselves or for their children.
Lost Books: Students who do not return books may only check out magazines until all books are returned. If a book is lost, the student may do one of two options:
1. Trade a new book for the book that was lost.
2. Do work in the library after school for a half hour.
(Work includes washing tables, straightening bookshelves, etc.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to attend school regularly, be on time, and come prepared to learn. Students are also expected to return all borrowed library materials in a timely manner.
All Library assignments will be completed in Library Skills class. No homework is required. Assignments will include researching, creating brochures, photostories, outlines, bibliographies, documents, blogs, polls, charts, maps and posters. Students are expected to stay on task with their assignments and complete all work.
Students are expected to be respectful of the Library Technology teacher, to listen, and participate in an appropriate manner.
GRADING PROCEDURE
To be on grade level, students are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge for the information that has been taught with minimal assistance from the teacher.
Assignments are not given letter grades from the Library Technology Teacher. However, all assignments review core curriculum concepts that will be on the SAGE tests in the spring.
The Salt Lake City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, or sex.
K-6 Library Technology Teacher: Catherine Porter
Meadowlark Library 801-578-8529 ext. 158
[email protected]
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Library Skills- (k-6): The Library Media Teacher provides weekly 1 hour sessions for every kindergarten through sixth grade class to directly support the core curriculum provided by the state. The students are given instruction on book selection and care, literacy skills, media literacy, and information skills. Students in grades 1-6 are encouraged to check out books of their own choice from the library to take to class.
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and apply information in a variety of formats and become familiar with “The Big Six” steps of research. The purpose of literature is to enrich a student’s life by encouraging reading for pleasure, enrichment, and information. The aim of media literacy is for the student to make healthy and wise choices as a consumer of media. The curriculum for each grade level can be accessed on the Utah State Office of Education’s website at: http//www.schools.utah.gov/curr/core.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Information Literacy: A variety of nonfiction books chosen from Meadowlark Library will be used as well as Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases and Online Resources such as those listed on Pioneer Online Library.
Literature: A variety of fiction books in many genres chosen from Meadowlark Library will be used to teach this strand.
Media Literacy: A program of videos and worksheets created by a committee of Salt Lake School District Elementary Librarians will be used to teach this strand. Videos: Beyond Blame: Challenging Violence in the Media (Elementary Unit), 1993. TV Smarts for Kids, 1993. Buy Me That! Buy Me That Too! Buy Me That 3! 1993. Cleo Award Commercials (various years).
Teacher made worksheets and handouts will also be included in all three strands.
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Skills Classes: Students will attend Library Skills once a week during the “Specials” time allotted in the day.
Checkout: Children in second through sixth grades are encouraged to take books home to read. Second through fourth grade children may check out two books each week. Fifth graders may check out three books. Sixth graders may check out four books each week. Children in first grade check out books and keep them in their classroom. Kindergarten students look at a variety of books in the library every week, but do not check them out.
Open Checkout times are provided during the day for students who miss their scheduled library time and need to check out a book. Students may also check out books after school.
Parents are encouraged to check out books at 3:00 each school day for either themselves or for their children.
Lost Books: Students who do not return books may only check out magazines until all books are returned. If a book is lost, the student may do one of two options:
1. Trade a new book for the book that was lost.
2. Do work in the library after school for a half hour.
(Work includes washing tables, straightening bookshelves, etc.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to attend school regularly, be on time, and come prepared to learn. Students are also expected to return all borrowed library materials in a timely manner.
All Library assignments will be completed in Library Skills class. No homework is required. Assignments will include researching, creating brochures, photostories, outlines, bibliographies, documents, blogs, polls, charts, maps and posters. Students are expected to stay on task with their assignments and complete all work.
Students are expected to be respectful of the Library Technology teacher, to listen, and participate in an appropriate manner.
GRADING PROCEDURE
To be on grade level, students are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge for the information that has been taught with minimal assistance from the teacher.
Assignments are not given letter grades from the Library Technology Teacher. However, all assignments review core curriculum concepts that will be on the SAGE tests in the spring.
The Salt Lake City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, or sex.