Focus on the Child:Reading and Libraries

Cod y Modiwl: DS30810
Teitl y Modiwl: Focus on the Child:Reading and Libraries
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Pauline Rafferty
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jennie Hill; Ms Tanya Rogers; Susan Mends; Dr Allen Foster; Dr Sue Lithgow; Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Report: no more than 2,000 words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: no more than 2,000 words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: no more than 2,000 words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report: no more than 2,000 words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

*describe the major influences in the world of the child
*explain the meaning, forms and value of literacy
*outline the major types of national and regional literacy projects currently in place in the UK
*describe the reading habits of young people
*summarise the influence which the media and electronic publishing have had on the development of the child, children’s print and electronic book publishing, and library provision
*describe the structure and role of the British children’s public library service in supporting the social, educational and cultural needs of the young
*outline some of the pressing professional and political issues facing children’s librarianship
*outline the principles of managing the print and electronic collections of a children’s library
*explain the nature and importance of partnership
*discuss the value and range of promotional activities currently offered by children’s libraries

Disgrifiad cryno

The course is designed to give an understanding of the child and the child's world, and will provide a critical appreciation of the wide range of library collections available to the young. The contribution which public libraries make to the development of literacy amongst the young will be demonstrated and an insight offered into the range of services provided by libraries and other organisations for the young.

Nod

The world of the child
The meaning and nature of literacy
Literacy in action and the reading habits of children
Media and the child
Public library services to young people
Managing the collection
Promotion

Cynnwys

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students are encouraged to communicate experiences of certain exercises online to the tutor and other students. Information will be presented in the pieces of course work.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module is predicated on both academic and professional practice in the field of children’s librarianship, and the experience will equip students who wish to pursue a career in that sector of the ILS profession.
Datrys Problemau	Practical exercises will encourage problem solving and student-centred learning.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Problem-based learning through practical exercises will help students acquire learning skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Evaluation of print and e-resources for children; management of print and e-resource collections; developing promotional strategies for children’s libraries and skills for working in partnership with library and non-library institutions
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will undertake a literature search and have to complete a review of literature for their assignment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students of this module will make extensive use of the Internet to access examples of professional practice. Additionally, some units offer the experience of interrogating e-books and also of evaluating e-resources for young people.

Nodau

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