Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
DSM9210
Module Title
School Libraries and Learning Resources
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Available all semesters
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | annotated bibliography consisting of 10 electronic resources | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | essay approx 1,500 words | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module you should be able to:
- explain how school libraries have developed in the context of recent educational changes;
- describe the information needs of the school community;
- discuss the significance of the learning characteristics of different materials available to support teaching and learning;
- assess the role which the school library could play in support of the school curriculum - particularly in relation to information skills;
- outline the main issues of managing learning resources in the school context - particularly the task of marketing these resources effectively explain the role and competencies of school library staff.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- describe the role that school libraries can play in support of teaching and learning;
- identify the range of services and resources needed to enable a school library to perform this role effectively;
- discuss the major issues of managing a school library resource centre.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7