| Module Identifier |
DS33410 |
| Module Title |
SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND LEARNING RESOURCES |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Gwilym Huws |
| Semester |
Available all semesters |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 10 Hours |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 4 Hours |
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Practical | 2 Hours |
| Assessment |
Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
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Semester Assessment | Project Work: 2,000 words | 50% |
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
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Explain the context in which school libraries operate;
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Explain the role performed by the School Library Resource Centre to meet the information and learning needs of the the school community;
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Analyse the impact that the School Library Resource Centre might have on student learning and their academic acheivement;
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Explain the impact of ICT on the School Library Resource Centre:
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Discuss the resourcing and management implications for the School Library and Resource Centre of providing curriculum support within a school.
Brief description
Trends in primary and secondary education.
School libraries and the curriculum.
The nature and management of school libraries and resource centres.
Co-operation and networks in the education field.