List Books » Literacy, Libraries and Learning: Using Books and Online Resources to Promote Reading, Writing and Research
Authors: Ray Doiron, Marlene Asselin
ISBN-13: 9781551381961, ISBN-10: 1551381966
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
The school library has changed dramatically. Today, it is a portal to a world of learning that includes traditional books, digital resources, and online environments. As the importance of information and communication technologies grows, teachers and teacher-librarians hold the key to creating powerful learning opportunities that help students function more effectively.
This comprehensive guide discusses the changing responsibilities of classroom teachers and teacher-librarians in helping students become better readers, writers, and researchers. It offers suggestions for re-inventing the school library by offering a better and more current selection of resources, instilling students with the reading habit, and supporting them in these key areas:
Literacy, Libraries, and Learning argues that using diverse learning resources can improve literacy achievement. It shows teachers and teacher-librarians how to turn their schools into first-rate learning environments and their students into lifelong learners.