GREENSHEET
Course Description:
Survey of print and non-print library materials for infants and children
to age six and their caregivers with emphasis on books for emergent
readers, integration of this material into library and school programs,
and planning and implementation of public relations.
Objectives:
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Critically examine representative materials in all formats for this
age group.
- Evaluate materials in relation to child development theories, literary
and multicultural concerns as well as children’s interests, informational
needs and aesthetic needs.
- Demonstrate the ability to use these materials effectively in a school
or public library setting.
- Demonstrate research capability, aesthetic and critical judgement,
and public speaking ability.
Textbooks
Required:
Feinberg, Sandra et al. Learning Environments for Young Children:
Rethinking Library Spaces and Services. 1998. ALA.
Horning, Kathleen. From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing
Children’s
Books. 1997. HarperCollins.
Recommended:
Ernst, Linda L. Lapsit Services for the Very Young II. 2001. Neal-Schuman
Publishers, Inc.
Nespecca, Sue McCleaf. Library Programming for Families with Young
Children. 1994. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Walter, Virginia A. Children & Libraries: Getting It Right. 2001.
ALA
Assignments
June 21, 2003
Read Chapters 1-3 in Learning Environments for Young Children. Read Chapters
5-7 in From Cover to Cover. If possible read Virginia Walter’s
book Children & Libraries: Getting It Right before the first class
session.
June 22, 2003
Read Chapter 8 in From Cover to Cover, select a recently published picture
book and write a brief review (50-100 words). Include a bibliographic
citation, target audience, possible uses, and descriptive and analytical
statements. Be sure to compare or contrast similar works and state
if you do or do not recommend this book. (10% of grade)
July 19, 2003
Develop an annotated bibliography of 25 picture books that are developmentally
appropriate for children 0 to 6 years of age. Bibliographies may include
concept books, award books, informational picture books, folk and fairy
tales and easy readers. Be prepared to book talk 2 titles in class.
(20% of grade)
July 20, 2003 Observation—Visit a library and observe a library
program that is designed for children or their caregivers within the
age span of 0 to 6 years of age. Write a one- page paper that describes
what you observed and your reaction to the effectiveness of the program.
Be prepared to share your observations in class. (10% of grade)
Television Log and Non-print Bibliography—Watch five hours of children’s
television programming. Programs should be targeted for audiences ages
0 to 6. Tune into a variety of commercial and public children’s
television programs. Write a description of what you observed. Be sure
to include background research and information as well as your own personal
opinions and reactions. Using this information, develop an annotated
bibliography of 10 non-print materials for children ages 0 to 6. (20%
of grade)
August 2-3, 2003 Final Project—Plan, implement, and evaluate a
developmentally appropriate program for children 0 to 6 years of age.
Show all steps of the planning process, budget and funding sources, marketing
and promotional aspects as well as the evaluative measures that will
be used to evaluate the program. Develop a brochure that promotes the
program, educates parents and caregivers and includes a short (10 titles)
bibliography. Be prepared to present your program and share your ideas
in class. (30% of grade)
Class participation enables us to share ideas, plan and develop library
services, and develop professional networks and relationships. It is
integral to the success of the class. (10% of grade)
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