model program

High School Project

Information Competence: A Forum Series for High Schools

A Model Information Competence Program should:

LIFELONG LEARNING

help students look beyond library, media center for information

be recognized as an essential skills for academic success

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inform, stimulate, instill confidence
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teach skills for life-long learning
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create active learners
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help students become independent researchers

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teach skills that can be used elsewhere
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create desire to know more
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generalize skills to many subjects
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stress independence as end goal
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TECHNOLOGY

emphasize implications of information age

include search process in print and online

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include print and technology
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seek information - printed, online, personal

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assist computer searches
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should not be only computers
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include print, non-print, electronic, media

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have technology funding
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CURRICULAR

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be tied to curriculum
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be connected to class assignments and instruction

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be teacher and librarian generated
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complement written work (books, etc.)
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should receive an allocation of time in high school

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be imbedded in the curriculum
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include evaluation of sources
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thesis statement, mind mapping or purpose behind project. citation, plagiarism, critical thinking, thought pattern,

evaluation, kinds of sources: traditional and electronic sources

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teach generic transferable skills
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teach process
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incorporate library information in curriculum

teach critical thinking skills and tools

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utilize higher order thinking skills
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teach citations and plagiarism
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STANDARDIZED CONTINUUM

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be individualized
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educate and instruct
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explore quality literature
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have some uniformly accepted standards
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be taught in a progressive sequence K-12

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begin in elementary schools
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be a graduation requirement
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be part of a continuum
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be flexible
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include evaluation techniques
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include selection of best sources
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should include everyone on campus
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address the needs of all students
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help distinguish fact from fiction
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see individual weakness and strength
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be user-friendly
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accessible
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begin where the student is comfortable
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include instruction for staff
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involve teacher/librarian collaboration
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have staff input be collaborative
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stress planning, thinking
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by used by each department
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be relevant to students
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be on a continuum through grade levels, be integrated into the curriculum

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be embraced by all
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include exit exam on skills
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be tested
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be part of school-wide outcomes/assessments

require an end product ( not always a paper)

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have administrative support
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have flexible hours
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have a librarian with credentials
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have centralized cataloging
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have per capital budgeting
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