Bridging the divide presentation final

Paper by Ariel Muvhunzwi (LIASA 2012)

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: INTEGRATING AND POSITIONING

SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND CURRICULUM WITH THE

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: CASE STUDY OF CELEBRATION SCHOOL

USER COMMUNITY

By

Ariel Muvhunzwi

LIASA Durban Conference


GOOD AFTERNOON Ladies and gentlemen All protocols observed


THE VENUE


PRESENTING THE TOPIC


PRESENTING CONTI….


PRESENTING CONTI…


THE COAST VISIT


THE BEACH


THE SEA WATER


DURBAN


USHAKA MARINA SEA POINT


LIASA PRESIDENT ELECT


PARTICIPANTS AT LIASA –ICC


LEADERSHIP –KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Deyshun Deysel - Keynote speaker at LIASA Annual Conference 2012


IMPRINTS IN THE SNOW


GOOGLE Leadership---About 583,000,000 results

(0.26 seconds) Middlemen ---About 10,100,000 results

(0.25 seconds)

Are you a Frontman, Middleman or Backman?


MOUNTAIN HIKING


GOOD TO SAY…. I love the letter “L” Librarian I love the letter “T” Teacher (Hosea 4:6-: my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge ...)Proverbs 18:15 ESV / 211My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected ... But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” …

“Only when we accept it does it become knowledge. Only when we trust it does it become wisdom.” valupix


INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW My purpose of the presentation will

focus on integration of school libraries ,curriculum and emerging new technologies in the case of Celebration School, Harare , Zimbabwe .

Emergence of new technologies have brought many changes in the mode of delivery of lesson and curriculum development


DEFINITION OF TERMS

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

In the 1970s Pinar (1974) produced a different term, ‘currere’ – the Latin infinitive of curriculum, because he wanted to highlight the running (or lived experience). He has subsequently elaborated on this term (Pinar et al., 1995; Pinar, 2004) and has emphasized its value in self-study via an autobiographical method.

Curriculum


CURRICULUM ,LIBRARY AND NEW TECHGNOGY INTERGRATION

Allsop and Woolnough (1990) explain that technology has developed along four different lines, each with its own traditions and character.

a) dominated by craft teachers.b) focusing on hi-tech advances such as

and electronics, c) technology as an engineering course at

the secondary level, d) views technology as a subset of science.


SCENARIO AT CELEBRATION SCHOOL (CS) The school use Abeka curriculum which

is compressive yet complex. A Beka Book provides Christian schools and

home-schools with outstanding curriculum and textbooks built on a foundation of academic excellence and Christian character training. Schools and home-schools benefit from our treasury of textbooks and teaching materials that reflect the very best in traditional education, comprehensive curriculum, and eternal truths. (http://www.abeka.com)

http://www.abeka.com/

http://www.abeka.com/


CORE SUBJECTS IN ABEKA CURRICULUM The A Beka curriculum is a Biblically

based curriculum of a high standard academically. The core subjects are: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Bible. Art, Music, Physical Education, Life Skills, French and the local African language .Computer Basics , ICT and Library (Information Literacy Skills -ILS) .


INTEGRATION CURRICULUM /TECH/LIBRARY At CS the students /learners are given a

chance to utilise the library and technology

The ABEKA curriculum designed to give freedom to the teacher and learners to adjust the content to fit the local environment /context

Hence the school is designing the system that meet the vision and mission

Library research Reports –students are required to carry out research on given topic(s)


WAYS OF INTEGRATION Reading sessions Classroom library corners Information literacy skills Story telling times


INTEGRATION DIAGRAM


HOW TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO READ(HTTP://WWW.CREATIVETEACHINGSITE.COM/READ1.HTM)

All of these methods may not work with every student, but some may be the key for some students. Research on reading generally agrees that the most critical aspect of reading is

how a child feels about reading. Positive reinforcement from parents and teachers helps. Children need to know that adults in their lives care about reading.

Research also agrees that in most cases, forcing a child to read will yield no positive results. Find reading stimulants. Some families find that having a reading time when the whole family reads works. Even if the child is reluctant, he knows that the time is reserved for reading. Let him choose to read light material, if nothing else.

Story telling time – create a time for oral reading –creation of relaxed environment A book allowance is a good idea. In addition to whatever other allowance a child

may receive, provide an allowance for books. Even if the allowance allows for the purchase of one paperback book or magazine a week, you've helped encourage reading.

Regular visits to a good magazine rack, coupled with purchases, provide reading material. Children show some interest in and which you approve are a good way to provide material and encourage reading.

Subscriptions to a magazine or libray for your child or student are a good idea. There's a certain amount of excitement in "ownership" and a for many students it's very exciting to receive mail.

Model reading. Praise your child for his or her reading when appropriate

http://www.creativeteachingsite.com/read1.htm

http://www.creativeteachingsite.com/read1.htm


FACTORS TO CONSIDER Conducive Environment is very crucial

Promotion – Create reading promotions

Taking the library out of the library – set up book displays and reading corners in different parts of the school.

Reading corner and classroom library ideas for elementary grades!


VISION AND MISSION OF THE SCHOOL We intentionally develop students who

are sought out globally for university because of their "can do" mindset, character, ability and willingness to lead.

To develop students with a biblical worldview and Godly character, having an insatiable passion for learning and strong leadership ability in order to meet people's needs spirit, soul and body.


ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY All the students and teachers have

access to computers in their classroom Students in high school and some in

elementary level have access to computers

Evidence shows that 95% of the students (high school) have access to smart phones and laptops /Desktops


NEW TECHNOLOGIES Social networks are now order of the

day for school children as they communicate everyday with friends (i.e Facebook,whatsapp,skype , Hi 5 , BiNu etc)

Increase in the use of tablets and smart phones or Iphones among students is high.

Gaming on the computers and cellphone Use Ipods , kindle readers and laptops

by teachers and students


LIBRARY ACCESSAND RESOURCES

The library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm Mons. to Thursdays and Fridays 8.00am to 3.00pm

The library contains over 2000 volumes Have access to the internet and open access

databases With a population of about 120 students , the

student -book ratio is sustainable. Library corners in the classroom are

available for easy access and instil reading culture for lower school level


RECOMMENADTION Use of ICT in libraries and classroom Regular teaching of information literacy

skill to new and old students Use of social network to monitor

progress and initiate discussion among students and teachers


CHALLENGES How to develop reading habit? Maintaining Continuous development in

Knowledge intake How teachers role model individuals?


THE END Thank You

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